Childish and childlike are similar words with vastly different meanings. The former encapsulates all the worst things about children – petulance, immaturity, obnoxiousness, selfishness, and so on. It is antithetical to faith. The latter, though, describes all the beautiful things about children – trust, joy, innocence, curiosity, wonder, [...]
Barnabas Piper
People respond to change in three ways: love it, hate it, or follow whichever of the first two is the most persuasive (read: “loudest”). Usually the first group is the smallest and the third group comprises the majority. This article is aimed at those who love change. I number myself among you. While we may […]
Barnabas Piper
What we learn over time is not only that the Chef’s table is the best place to dine, but also how to order. No longer do we try to send it back when we get something not to our liking. Sometimes we even order exactly the right thing. Most of the time, though, we learn to say, “Whatever the Chef thinks is best.” He delivers and we eat, [...]
Barnabas Piper
