We must contextualize the gospel so the world can comprehend it
I wrote this letter for Lori Tsutsui, a math and science teacher who sometimes doubles as my tutor. You’re intelligent. It wouldn’t surprise me to learn you were always…
Amos 9.11-15
In that day I will restore the fallen house of David. I will repair its damaged walls. From the ruins I will rebuild it and restore its former glory. And…
Our influence must expand
Frankie Yee is the happiest man on earth. He has the enthusiasm of Richard Simmons and the hospitality of June Cleaver. I wrote this letter to him in hopes he…
We are meant to show the world a better way to live together
This letter is for Brennan Joseph, my friend Anil’s son. He is a fine young man. You’re probably reading this right now wondering, “Why me? What is this thing…
Jeremiah 29.5-7
Build homes, and plan to stay. Plant gardens, and eat the food they produce. Marry and have children. Then find spouses for them so that you may have many grandchildren….
We are in an invisible war
This letter was written to Mark and Leah Janowiak, two Windies who just returned from the mission field in Africa and made a baby. All the pictures I see…
We live as culturally distinct people
Heidi McLane is a (just) retired schoolteacher from Ann Arbor, and I wrote this letter to her because I consider her a peer in Christian ministry. I’m glad you’re…
How to recover your passion
The Greek word eros (the root of “erotic”), didn’t originally mean something sexual. Our closest translation of eros is “passion.” In the broadest sense, passion means the invigorating energy that…
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