Does Everything Happen for a Reason
I sometimes cringe at the phrase, “Everything happens for a reason.” Such a statement is a common response to everyday difficulties or...
Repetition is an Excellent Teacher
Can you remember some of the more effective teachers from your school experience? I consider myself blessed to recall some outstanding...
After Easter, What?
The day after Easter always brings joyful memories for me. In 2015, around 3:00am on the Monday morning after Easter, we raced to the...
Jesus’ Cry from the Cross and Hope for Today
A glance at the morning headlines may cause you to experience some level of anxiety and discouragement. For instance, the Supreme Court...
What does “evangelical” mean?
You have likely heard the word “evangelical” at some point in your life. The term, used more frequently these days to describe a...
A Christian Perspective on Labels
Labels seem to be on everything these days—from the news ticker to our cereal boxes. I’ve noticed a relatively new fascination with the...
A Cure to Being “Triggered”
Have you laughed at yourself recently? Odds are that you haven’t. Sociologists in America have noticed a recent trend—the decline in...
The Importance of the “Image of God” for Today
Any reference to the “image of God” in people may seem a little mundane those who have even the most basic biblical knowledge. Deeper...
Stress Relief Tips
Last week seemed to last a month! I hope and pray however that you are feeling encouraged by the warmer weather. The light at the end of...