Advent And Christian Friendships
The season of Advent has just begun. In addition to being a time of preparation and anticipation for the coming of Christ, this season also invites us to reflect on our relationships. Good Christian friends are an essential part of our journey through life. We all...
Cars Need Alignments – So Do We
Just as cars require regular alignments to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently, so do we. We are called to a lifelong process of conversion. We are called to align our lives with God's will. We are called to move from what is common to what is normal. Find out...
Deception & The Trojan Horse
The story of the Trojan Horse, rooted in Greek mythology, is a story that depicts deception, hidden intentions, and an ultimate downfall. As a result of deception, the Trojans unwittingly allow the enemy to enter their fortified wall. Unfortunately, you and I...
The Dynamic Duo
Just as Batman and Robin are iconic figures in the realm of fictional superheroes, tackling crime and injustice together, Christians have an even more powerful duo for combating the evils of sin, temptation, and moral confusion. Do you know who they are? Find out in...
Healing Childhood Trauma
Childhood is a foundational season of life. It shapes our development. Our early years can sow seeds of faith, love, and trust in God but they can also create trauma that follows us into adulthood. Many adults struggle with wounds from their formative years. Perhaps...
The Tip Of The Iceberg
In the vast expanse of the ocean, icebergs float majestically, their true enormity hidden beneath the surface. Humans, like icebergs, have a depth and complexity that remains submerged below the surface, hidden both from themselves and others. Find out why it is...
Courtroom Drama
Imagine life as a courtroom. The various roles are played by different individuals: prosecutors, defense lawyers, witnesses, judges, juries, and defendants. Each role is distinct and essential to the judicial process. As Christians, we are only called to one role. Too...
Signing A Blank Check
Writing someone a check, signing it, and leaving the amount blank so that the recipient can fill in the amount requires great trust. An unscrupulous person can abscond with your entire account balance. And yet, that is precisely what Jesus asks us to do. He invites us...
Lessons From Painting
Perhaps you dislike painting as much as I do. It is one of my least favorite home maintenance projects. Plus, I am not that good at it. I recently tackled the job of repainting our lower-level bathroom. As I was finishing, I discovered something. Can painting a room...
Built On Rock
Hurricane Helene was devastating! Over one hundred people lost their lives. Thousands were injured. Tens of thousands lost their homes, businesses, and property. Millions were left without power and/or water. A few cities were essentially swept away in the raging...