Faith that Survives the Fire

I Need that Faith

Jesus-followers need faith refined, not defined, by trials. We "hobbits" are those who refuse to skim across the surface of faith. We have hearts for—deep water, deep woods, deep space, deep thoughts, deep conversation. Hearts to persevere. Hebrews 10:39.

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God’s Abundant Mercy

40 Days of Living in His Compassion

“Experience the kind of mercy the world can’t give — but your soul desperately needs.”

Mercy is not weakness. It’s the heartbeat of God’s character. In a time of division and hardness, God’s Abundant Mercy invites you into 40 days of walking closely with Him, learning to receive His compassion — and to give it away.

Writer. Speaker. Disturber of hobbits.

Making comfortable Christians continually late for dinner. Part-time giant-slayer. Not available for children’s parties.

Hobbits are lovable and kind but they cling to their comforts, even when Jesus calls them to adventure. I am that hobbit and I disturb others because when Jesus leads into what is uncomfortable, we find that following is worth facing the fire.

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