3 Suggestions for Surviving Thanksgiving
Ready or not, the holidays are upon us. At this time last year, we were at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of
Don’t Lose Your Awe
One of the reasons our lives become boring is we lose our awe of God. In doing so, we settle for an existence filled with
Reason To Believe
It was near the end of my senior year of high school, and I’d had a miserable semester. As I looked toward the blackboard, the
Why More Than 90 Percent of American Christians Are Vulnerable
According to recent research from the Barna group, only 8.5 percent of American adults are reading their Bibles daily. [1]. There was a time when
To the Depressed & Fearful: You’ve Got a Friend in the Psalms
Have you ever felt so depressed it was an effort to hold up your head? Have you ever suspected that life is a sham and
Making it Count: Why the Apostle Paul Used Sports Metaphors to Describe the Christian Life
In 1952, Florence Chadwick dove into the water at Catalina Island, with the goal of swimming to the shore of mainland California. She was already
Give Me a Break: Developing the Habit of Unplugging
According to a recent study, in 2020, the average adult spent more than three hours a day on social media. [1]. Never before has there been
When Friendships End Over Politics: Is There a Better Way?
Good friends are among God’s greatest blessings. Think about it—there’s likely to be a friend or loved one at the center of your favorite memories.
The First Step in the Pursuit of Happiness
One thing all people have in common is a desire to be happy. It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, live in the city
Establishing Our Daily Rhythms: Quit Ignoring the Basics
As Americans living in the West, we’re acclimated to a culture known for “doing” and “achieving.” Browse through any bookstore, and you’ll see countless self-help
What Covid-19 Reminded Me About God
It’s been quiet on the blog this month. I finished July running on fumes. With two manuscripts due on August 1 to two separate publishers.
When God Feels Distant: 3 Cues from the Psalms
Augustine said, “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” If Augustine’s words are true—and