I’ve been copying out the book of Romans for the past couple of months. When I reached the beginning of chapter 12, I made a connection I hadn’t made before, one I continue to mull over even now, days later. Here’s what I read: Honestly, I’ve read these two verses quite often, but I’ve mostly considered them separately. And yet as I...

We celebrated our final high school graduate this weekend. Congratulations to the Class of 2013 at all levels, the ones who have persevered and received their diplomas and degrees. God has many good things planned for...