Gas Prices, Inflation, & Psalm 49
With gas prices nearing five dollars a gallon and inflation on the rise, many of us are thinking about cash flow and how higher prices will impact our spending. For millions of Americans, inflation is making it difficult even to buy the basics. For others, it will influence how we spend any extra cash—which got […]
What to Do When Everything Goes Wrong
There’s an old cliché: “When it rains it pours.” I’m not a fan of worn-out adages, but statements like this are shared because we can relate to them. Who hasn’t experienced a season of life when one thing after another goes wrong? In those times, it’s natural to feel like the bottom has fallen out. […]
Why You Can’t Follow Jesus From a Distance
According to a recent study, two-thirds of the workforce in America experiences workplace fatigue.[1] The National Safety Council (NSC) defines fatigue as “feelings of tiredness, sleepiness, reduced energy, and increased effort needed to perform tasks at a desired level.” Simply put, a lot of Americans are weary. Our weariness can stem from the obvious—a lack […]
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 in recent years and ballooned during the pandemic. Researchers have long known the adverse impact loneliness has on depression and anxiety and that it increases the likelihood of medical vulnerabilities. […]