Praising God in Sorrow, Just Like Jesus
I mentioned last week that Penny and I have been singing worship songs together lately. It is such a gift to me to turn off the news and sing or…
AJB Recommends: What to Read, Listen to, and Watch This Weekend
If you're wondering what to read, listen to, or watch this weekend, I have recommendations for you! Reading Recommendation It’s hard to believe that a rising political star, who also…
Privilege, Social Divisions, and COVID-19
In White Picket Fences, I write, The privilege of whiteness and wealth can become a wall against the privilege of being human, loved not for status or performance but simply…
COVID-19, Privilege, and What Keeps Us from Living in Love {Ep 105}
In recent weeks during COVID-19, we have seen acts of extreme and ordinary self-sacrifice. Doctors and nurses are working around the clock and putting themselves in harm’s way. Parents are…
Singing and the Coronavirus Shelter-in-Place Situation
One of the effects of the coronavirus crisis is that Penny and I are singing together. Our new daily schedule involves the two of us being alone together in the…
What to Read on Holy Saturday
In the Christian tradition, today is called “Holy Saturday.” It’s a day of waiting. A day in between the horror of the crucifixion and the promise of the resurrection. It’s…
How Our Kids are Coping During Coronavirus Crisis
COVID-19 has brought a variety of emotions into our home, and I've wanted to know how our kids were coping with the coronavirus dynamics. “I have realized that I’m dealing…
In Holy Week, Preparing for Loss
Jerome Adams, the surgeon general of the United States, has warned that the upcoming week will be the “hardest yet” in terms of American lives lost to COVID-19. His warning…
COVID-19, Holy Week, and Preparing for Suffering with Love {Ep 104}
At dinner a few nights ago, we asked our kids if they have any questions for God during this time of COVID-19 and suffering. They all nodded. “Why would God…
Penny’s Prayer for Church During COVID-19 Crisis
Penny was asked to write a prayer for our church. Our pastor sends out a prayer written by a member of our congregation every morning. Here’s Penny's prayer: Dear…
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