“You only had one tv channel when you were a kid?” my sister and I asked my dad in disbelief. “Yeah,” he answered. “Your mom was a rich kid. She had two channels.” One channel of TV! Can you imagine? It still blows my mind. Now, we don’t even have channels. Instead, we choose from … Continue reading Where Else Can We Go?
Category: Psalm 119
Peace That Protects
In our anxiety-riddled culture, peace is one of the most sought-after commodities that money can’t buy. Not that people haven’t tried. Americans reportedly paid more than 11 billion dollars for anti-anxiety medication in 20231. Mindfulness apps such as Calm and Headspace raked in over 16 billion dollars as well.2 Let’s face it, we’re a society … Continue reading Peace That Protects
Does Pride Month Harden Your Heart or Break It?
Rainbow tinted profile pictures, rainbow light displays, the pride flag on nearly every staff—reminders about what month we’re in greet us at every turn. Pride Month has grown from a niche community recognition to a national celebration rivaled only by Christmas. No longer can we ignore what’s going on “out there.” We followers of Christ … Continue reading Does Pride Month Harden Your Heart or Break It?
God’s Word Is Good. But Is It Better?
“Have you ever read…?" I confess that I ask this question far too often. I’m sure that my friends want to get out the duct tape as soon as the first words escape my lips. I just can’t help it. I enjoy reading, and I want to talk about the books I’m reading, have read, … Continue reading God’s Word Is Good. But Is It Better?
How Do I Meditate? 10 Tips for “Chewing the Cud”
"This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth; you are to meditate on it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do. (Jos 1:8) Instead, his delight is in the LORD's instruction, and he meditates on it … Continue reading How Do I Meditate? 10 Tips for “Chewing the Cud”
A Song in the Desert
Stranded. Thirsty. Alone. Helpless. Thirsty. Lost. Desperate. Weary. Thirsty. Thirsty. Thirsty. I’ve never been lost in the desert, but if I were, I suspect my thoughts would run along these lines. Desperation would begin to set in as I see nothing but sand and cacti in every direction. No landmarks. No Google. And, most importantly, … Continue reading A Song in the Desert
My Heart Stands in Awe
The unbelievable one-handed catch in the endzone. The first bite of a steak that's been grilled to perfection. A jaw-dropping sunset that no camera could capture. The first cry of a newborn infant. The gymnast’s perfect-10 routine. A choir’s flawless performance of Handel’s Messiah. These seemingly disconnected moments share one common thread: they each make … Continue reading My Heart Stands in Awe
Be a Noble-Minded Student of the Word
I recently finished re-watching Downton Abbey, experiencing again the ups and downs of the Crawley family as they learn to adapt to the post-war world. For six seasons (or series, if you’re British like the Crawleys), Downton helped ratings on PBS soar. An Emmy magnet, the show garnered fifteen awards and many more nominations for … Continue reading Be a Noble-Minded Student of the Word
A Conduit of God’s Blessings
In casting our cares upon the Lord, we often ask that He give grace or comfort or strength to a person in need. Or we might ask those things for ourselves. These are good, biblical requests. However, I wonder if we stop and think about where the answer might come from. God may use the … Continue reading A Conduit of God’s Blessings
Teach Me Your Statutes!
As a teacher of high schoolers for over a decade, I saw many responses from students as I did my best to teach them the finer points of the English language. Some checked out to some other planet in their brain; some fell asleep; some listened begrudgingly; and some blessed students looked like they were … Continue reading Teach Me Your Statutes!
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