Joel Goldberg

Advent (from a Latin word for “coming”) is a season of waiting and anticipation. This Christmas we will, like we do every December, remember the first coming of God to planet Earth. But as soon as we box up our manger scenes and flip the calendar, our anticipation will shift to the second coming of God to planet Earth—which, considering the unravelling of our globe, seems long overdue! Christians are not strangers to waiting. You know, we don’t usually hope for what we already have—we hope...

Marriage is a sacred journey—one filled with joy, companionship, and love, but also with challenges, misunderstandings, and seasons of struggle. Every couple, no matter how strong their bond, will experience times of conflict and disappointment. However, the key to building a lasting and fulfilling marriage is grace—the ability to offer unconditional love, forgiveness, and understanding, even when it’s difficult. But how do we create space for grace in marriage? How do we cultivate an...