“You need to DTR!” my close friend and pastor, Chris Huffman, would often say when talking about difficult conversations with friends, family, peers, or employers. If you don’t know, DTR stands for “Define The Relationship.” It’s the process of figuring out where you stand in any relationship—typically with people.

King David has been known for many things throughout history. He was a warrior anointed to be king, operating under a divine calling filled with passion and worship. He was a man after God’s own heart, yet he experienced plenty of failures along the way. We have the unique perspective of seeing the fullness of his life, and among the greatest lessons he could teach us is simply this—perspective.

As parents, we’ve made a lot of effort to speak words of affirmation over our kids. “Josiah, I love you so much. You’re a really great kid, and you’re so kind to others. I love who you are.” “Stevie, I love you so much. You make me laugh. You are such a spark of joy and energy.” What I didn’t expect is the response they started giving as they’ve gotten older: “I know.” Not an arrogant “I know,” or an irritated “I know” like we’ve said it too much—they give us the biggest hugs and respond with joyful confidence and the sweetest smiles on their faces, “I know.” They are hanging onto these words with confidence that it’s the truth.

The year was 2004. My best friend and I were in our early teens, always looking for adventure. Back then, we’d hop on our bikes and take off—to a basketball court, a friend’s house, the gas station for snacks, or our favorite spot—The Econ.

Thanks to some behind-the-scenes footage from The Chosen series, there are some funny pictures of the actor who plays Jesus holding coffee, an iPhone, or a water bottle—laughing and joking with the cast and crew. These images have been floating around the internet lately with playful captions about how Jesus might interact with us in today’s world, and I’ve loved the perspective. What do you think He’d be like?