Practical tips to prepare your heart for Easter
If you plan to observe Lent or some variation of it, you may be contemplating what to give up this Easter season. If you’re still unsure...
A look at Lent: is it right for you?
We've barely wrapped up Valentine's and already the stores are stocking their shelves with Easter goodies. But this holiday is so much...
Seeing through half-truths
Seeing clearly with our spiritual eyes means we see both God’s glory and the danger of straying from it. It means being aware of our...
Seeing 20/20 with God glasses
I recently revisited a childhood memory through the eyes of my oldest daughter. One day after school, my growing-like-a-weed girl plopped...
The flawed family of Jesus: how it helps us love our family better
Updated post from Nov. 2018 Read time: 7 minutes The holidays are upon us and for many, that means gathering with family near and far....
Fight bad news with the Good News
What do you do when you just can’t take any more bad news? When death comes in threes and screens squawk chaos and the whole world seems...
When you've miscarried a dream
While not everyone experiences pregnancy or the loss of a child, each one of us has miscarried a dream. Each one of us can point to a...
You are forgiven
If you’ve ever felt like a failure, know that you are not alone. Regardless of beliefs, everyone can agree that humanity is riddled with...
The sound of Christ’s return
What will you be doing on the day Jesus returns? Will you recognize the sound of His triumphal entry before you see His splendor? Will...
Are you using your gifts?
If you are a believer in Christ and have the Holy Spirit living inside of you, then you have at least one spiritual gift and likely...
