holiness in the modern world
A vibrant life sometimes defies categorization. If an idea bubbles up in the pursuit of holiness in the modern world, it just might land here.
This post is part of a nine-part year-end giving series on organizations we love. We're Scott and Elizabeth Drury, and we've put together a list of seven organizations we love and directly support financially that are doing important work around the world. If their efforts resonate with you, we'd be delighted if you'd consider giving …
After a challenging year in 2024, Scott and I didn't have big bags of money to give away, but we were excited about the season of giving and had hoped to share about some of the organizations we love. This year, we have the courage to share more openly. We'll try to keep it real …
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"Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground."Psalm 143:10 I recently had the bittersweet privilege of delivering the eulogy for my cherished father-in-law at his memorial service. As I pieced it together, I listened as the family filled in many details, and those …
Love . . . bears all things,believes all things,hopes all things, andendures all things.(I Corinthians 13:7 NASB)[i] always protects,always trusts,always hopes,always perseveres.(I Corinthians 13:7 NIV) [ii] In the oft-cited passage nicknamed the “love chapter” of the New Testament, one tiny phrase has always forced me to pause. Like a spot on a familiar garment where …
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In my last post about marriage, I described how a recent cruise celebrating our 30th anniversary reminded Scott and me of some what-not-to-do advice we received when we got married. Here's more: same cruise, different advice. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Last night after dinner, we were creeping along an upper deck and leaning head-first into a whipping wind, …
Continue reading "(More) Reflections on a Cruise: Do No Harm"
Recently, Scott and I sailed away to South America. It was lovely--so lovely, in fact, that I did some writing about marriage. I'll share a little of it in two posts from moments when I was reminded of what not to do for a happy marriage. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On our first full day at sea, we …
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Pastors typically want to build people and programs, not to break them, but it happens sometimes. Although ministry calamities occur for all kinds of reasons, sometimes there's a fairly straightforward cause: a leader who is unable or unwilling to strengthen his or her emotional intelligence (EQ). Unlike the other leaders covered with powdery debris and …
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My husband and I used to receive credit that we didn't deserve, especially when it came to generosity, and it bothered us. We both grew up in church. Our families both had ministry commitments spanning generations. We had ample opportunity to learn the Christian-life basics early, including those about generosity. Traipsing along behind our parents …
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Scripture reading for this post: "See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the Lord my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession of it. "Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about …
This post is part of a nine-part year-end giving series on organizations we love. This ministry of former Mormons who converted to biblical Christianity reaches out to provide care, support, and witness to people who are still Mormons (also called Latter Day Saints, or LDS). They also provide excellent resources to help Christians understand Mormonism. …
This post is part of a nine-part year-end giving series on organizations we love. We love this Wesleyan church, its tenderhearted and talented staff, and Pastor Josh Ratliff! Crosspoint is an actively learning, thinking, and serving church. With Liberty and several other universities in town, many people who are drawn to Crosspoint place a high …
We are well-acquainted with GP, a Wesleyan hub for sending and supporting Christian workers around the world. Two specific needs that GP coordinates are especially important to us. This post is part of a nine-part year-end giving series on organizations we love. GP: Kevin and Cindy Kevin and Cindy with our son Pete in the …
This post is part of a nine-part year-end giving series on organizations we love. You all know that I (Elizabeth) and our youngest son, Jay, both have albinism, a genetic condition that affects hair, skin, and eyes by inhibiting the body's ability to produce pigment. Sixteen years before our family ever became directly involved with …
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This post is part of a nine-part year-end giving series on organizations we love. We've known several people over the years who have faced unbelievable difficulty navigating the US immigration process. We've witnessed how difficult it can be even for the most vigilant people to follow the steps without becoming disqualified, confused, or stuck because …
This post is part of a nine-part year-end giving series on organizations we love. In June, Elizabeth joined the founding board of a new organization investing in the lives and futures of young people at the threshold of adulthood. The founder and director, Gavin Potter, enriched the life of one of our sons in a …
With its network of US partners, HAU tops our list of trustworthy favorites for 2025. This post is part of a nine-part year-end giving series on organizations we love. Hope Africa University in Burundi, East Africa, is important to us because it is making a transformative difference in the poorest country in the world and …
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