The Loneliness Epidemic and the Role of the Local Church
Research indicates that more than one-third of Americans describe themselves as lonely or socially isolated.[1] Loneliness is a quiet epidemic that has become increasingly problematic
Does the Book of Proverbs Teach Us How To Communicate With Trolls?
The explosion of social media has given nearly everyone a platform. To be sure, there are benefits to getting to hear from a variety of
Try a Little Kindness
Recently I was in heavy traffic when a man sped by me and flipped me off. I confess, my response was inappropriate—I erupted in a
What the Church Can Learn From Alcoholics Anonymous
My friends in Alcoholics Anonymous tell me there’s a mantra in AA that says, “You are only as sick as your secrets.” One of the
The Case for Biblical Meditation
These days, most of us are distracted. Constant access to technology and a steady diet of scrolling has highjacked our attention spans. In his book
The Art of Encouraging Ourselves
Walk into any bookstore, and you’ll find shelves filled with self-help books written by motivational experts. Human beings need continual encouragement and motivation, so these
7 Quotes on Prayer from E.M. Bounds
Most seasoned Christians agree that prayer is the catalyst that produces spiritual vigor. Prayer is the one thing that keeps us afloat and even thriving
Avoiding the Habit That’s Fouling Up Your Morning
Most of us are in the habit of waking up in the morning and reaching for our phones. I’ll be blunt—it’s a horrible habit. I
Dealing With Depression
Each year, millions of people suffer from depression. Causes vary—some people are physiologically prone to depression, while others are depressed because of specific events or
God and Animals
One of my earliest memories is being at a Texas rodeo with my grandparents. I was five years old, and they had loaded my older
The Key to New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time of year when millions of people make New Year’s resolutions or set goals for the upcoming year. God knew human beings would
What Bethlehem Teaches About Feeling Small
As human beings, we are prone to compare ourselves to one another in every arena of life. We compare incomes, houses, automobiles, appearance, skill sets,