Author: Paul Santhouse

I am a follower of Jesus Christ. I’m also a husband, father, and grandpa. And I’m part of the Moody Publishers* team. Since I've worked with books for nearly four decades, and I believe the local church is where we become the kind of people Jesus would be in our shoes, that's mostly what this blog is about. Thanks for visiting. Paul *As this is my personal blog, the views and opinions expressed herein are my own, not those of my employer.

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There’s a student in our church we really admire. His family is broken, he’s known agony, and he still points toward God. Yesterday he told us his prayer life isn’t where he wants it, but he’s trying. “I’m not a close companion with God, but I respect Him from a distance and I want to […]

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Theologians talk about the transcendence and immanence of God. He’s not limited in any way. Yet, so personal you know He’s acquainted with you. To get an inkling of transcendence, check out this YouTube short from Louie Giglio. On the flip side, locate a newborn at church on Sunday and gawk for a while. Transcendence, […]

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Celebrated magazine editor, Tina Brown, observed earlier this month that President Obama’s recent speeches raise more questions than they answer: It’s a strange paradox for a great wordsmith, but whenever Obama makes an important policy speech these days he leaves everyone totally confused. His first health-care press conference . . . left his hopeful followers […]

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Marriage is a deep ocean and a wealth of treasure. There is love. Fidelity and sacrifice. Commitment, forgiveness, and grace. And pleasure. In marriage you learn the mystery of Christ and His bride. Any man who embraces the biblical teachings, examples, and imagery regarding marriage will experience life-change. Marriage is not entertainment. It’s transformation. Want […]