On a few occasions, I’ve sat and listened to some professing Christians sitting together telling stories of their pre-Christian years. For most, it’s a tale of a […]
It is natural — and beneficial! — to mourn. A minister once told the story of a young woman in his church who asked him to talk […]
The fullness of life Jesus came to provide us isn’t dependent on smooth and easy-going circumstances but on having a “even though” faith. In fact, Jesus told […]
Upon meeting someone for the first time, after exchanging names usually the first question asked is something like, “So, what do you do?” In learning about others, […]
As we launch into the holiday season, some people are already moving into November with both excitement and dread. Excited with just the idea of the delectable […]
The average person rarely purposely makes time just to sit and think. Because of that we’re: Grossly lacking in self-awareness. Lacking even more in “other awareness.” More […]
I’m one of those naturally organized people. I don’t remember a time when I didn’t approach things with some sense of organization, and that usually meant making […]
If you surveyed “average Americans” about what their family spends its time on, you’d likely hear their time is devoured by careers, children’s school activities, and chores […]
At some time in your life, you will hurt another human being. Hopefully not physically, but you’ll fail them, disappoint them, perhaps betray the trust they’ve given […]
The feeling of being overwhelmed is not something unique to those of us living in the 21st century, but it just might be easier to feel overwhelmed […]