“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?
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
My Top Books So Far This Year
Mama Bear Apologetics: Guide to Sexuality by Hillary Morgan Ferrer If you read only one book on my list—only one book this year—let this be it. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, Sunday school teacher, or have any other ties to youth, this book is for you. The writing style is engaging and down-to-earth, while … Continue reading My Top Books So Far This Year
The Lord Is Your Portion: 6 Reasons That’s Great News
“All billionaires under 30 have inherited their wealth.”1 That’s the headline of a recent article from The Guardian, which follows the source of the wealth of the world’s youngest members of the billionaire club. Turns out, at least one billion dollars was the portion, or, inheritance for each of these affluent individuals. Maybe you read … Continue reading The Lord Is Your Portion: 6 Reasons That’s Great News
Friendship That Endures
Friend. So much is tied into that one word. From the playground days when friendship revolved around little more than kickball or jump rope; to middle and high school when friendships could blossom over biology homework, hatred for PE, or playing the same instrument; to adult friendships that perhaps still feel somewhat clunky and awkward. … Continue reading Friendship That Endures
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?
Pride Month Prayer Guide
As the first day of June looms near, it's time for an annual reminder to be in prayer for our neighbors, leaders, family, and friends. While the next thirty days will be dominated by the clarion call of the world, may we take the month of June to remember who the real enemy is and … Continue reading Pride Month Prayer Guide
Pray, Stay, and Say: Three Things to Do When You Find No Joy in the Word
A chocolate peanut butter shake. That was about all I could think of. Well, a chocolate peanut butter shake and a cup of real (not instant) coffee. I had just spent two weeks in a small rural town in China that offered no western food but plenty of unfamiliar cuisine. I realize that two weeks … Continue reading Pray, Stay, and Say: Three Things to Do When You Find No Joy in the Word
Dear Graduate: Embrace the Awkward
Dear Graduate, I’ve never written anything specifically for graduates, though nearly every year for the past couple of decades of my life, I have attended either high school or college graduations as a graduate, friend, or faculty member. So, graduates of both high school and college, have a special place in my heart; and I … Continue reading Dear Graduate: Embrace the Awkward
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?
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