Black-and-white close-up portrait of James Van Der Beek with the text “1977–2026.”

Forty-Eight Is Young Until It’s Your Turn

James Van Der Beek’s death at 48 raises a piercing question: is God “whatever,” or the living Christ who conquers death through the gospel?

A fresh grave in a frost-covered cemetery at dawn, with a shovel resting in the soil and soft winter light breaking through the mist.

2026: Teach Us to Number Our Days

As 2026 begins, Psalm 90 leads us not into resolutions but into reality: our days are short, our lives are fragile, and God alone is our eternal home. From the edge of a grave, Moses teaches us how to live wisely, work faithfully, and walk into a new year with clarity and reverence.