“There was a snail called Herbert, who often got in trouble. Forgetting that he was a snail, he did things on the double. He’d crash through spider webs, with crickets he’d collide. ‘Till one day, Herbert’s father sat his speeding son aside –  ‘Have patience, have patience, don’t be in such a hurry.  When you […]

  This morning, Eliza crawled into bed with me. I had been scrolling through a news app or two on my phone after reading Desiring God’s daily Instagram post and You Version’s verse of the day. After cuddling with me awhile, she asked if I was ready to get up. I asked her if she […]

I took a deep breath, looked a few of them intentionally straight in the eyes, and sincerely apologized. In over 25 years of student ministry, I can’t ever remember starting a Bible study this way. They were gracious and, I believe, appreciative of my honesty and transparency. In the weeks that have passed since, I […]