Jun 20, 2024 | Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Idolatry, Surrender
I asked my friend, “How did you get in?” A sly smile crept over her face, “Well, I couldn’t find any doors or windows, so I climbed over the wall.” Her words still make me laugh, but it was closer to reality than I wanted to admit. For...
Feb 13, 2024 | Christian Life
“Happy Singles Awareness Day!” the newscaster blurted out through the car radio. It was the first time I had heard the expression, which made me nearly spit out my coffee. I couldn’t help but chuckle. It seemed a clever way to try and ease the tension that some...
Feb 12, 2024 | Character of God, Christian Life, Truth & Theology
Have you ever felt as if a sermon or Bible passage had been aimed directly at you? Imagine that you and a friend read or hear the same message that describes God’s love. Afterward, you go out for coffee or lunch and share your thoughts. How Would You Describe...
Feb 9, 2024 | Christian Life
The excitement is in the air and the signs are everywhere. People sporting their favorite team’s jersey, heightened chatter on the news, at work, and church. Neighbors spying out the most coveted “man cave,” not to mention those dreadful lines at the supermarket. The...
Dec 14, 2023 | Christian Life
The Christmas season is bittersweet. Perhaps, like me, you are missing someone you love (I miss my mom who passed earlier this year) or you’re grieving your Mom or a loved one this Christmas. Maybe, you resonate if you’re facing a crisis, (health, job,...