All Christians Are Called To Serve The Oppressed

Recently, many of us were outraged when the story broke of a disabled eighteen-year-old boy in Chicago being beaten and tortured by three teenagers and a twenty-four-year-old man. The beating was streamed live on Facebook and quickly went viral. Thankfully, the traumatized victim was returned to his family after being found walking the streets by […]

Surviving a Season of Spiritual Dryness

If it weren’t for God’s Word, there’s a good chance I’d be somewhere marinating in a gutter of my own making. There’s no doubt if I had to name one thing that’s improved my life more than any other, it’s the study of God’s Word. The Scriptures have spoken truth to the lies in my […]

5 Quotes on Prayer from Oswald Chambers

Like many of you, I’m an avid reader. God has used numerous writers, theologians, and Bible teachers to mature my faith. I like to share authors and resources that have been helpful to me. That’s the reason I have included the good-reads page along with the blog. Oswald Chambers, a pastor and author from Scotland, is one […]

5 Words That Will Change Your Life

A few weeks ago, writer Anne Lamott shared a story in a Facebook post that recounted a time when her son was a young boy sitting at a table with her and a group of friends. While they were talking the squirming youngster got his head stuck in the spokes of the chair. After a […]