You may be reading this on Thanksgiving, but complaints about Christmas already abound. Have you heard them? Christmas has become too commercial! Actually, this one isn’t really new. Remember the 1947 classic movie, Miracle on 34th Street? More than 70 years ago,...
This week we commemorated a horrific event in our nation’s history. Social media feeds once again overflowed with posts and photos from September 11, 2001—a day that (please excuse the cliché) will live in infamy. Whether it’s 9/11 or another tragedy, personal or...
It happens all too frequently. I sing praises to God on Sunday morning and wake early on Monday morning beset by worry. The cause might be my growing to-do list. Or circumstances outside my control. It could be due to loss and grief. Actually, the reason is less...
“I know God forgave me. I just can’t forgive myself.” Perhaps you’ve said those words. Maybe you heard someone else say them. But is forgiving yourself a biblical concept? Christians know faith in Christ as Savior and Lord provides freedom from the eternal penalty of...
Is there such a thing as absolute truth? If you answered yes, you share a traditional world view that is quickly falling out of favor in our culture. If you said no, you’ve just contradicted yourself. Saying there’s no such thing as absolute truth is actually making...
I’ve heard it over and over again. “The Bible is an ancient, mythological book irrelevant to modern culture.” Is it? The Christian community would disagree. Those who do not follow Christ are not convinced. We could lock horns and argue about this until Jesus returns....
Anonymity can bring pleasant surprises. Someone ahead of you pays your bill in the drive-thru. Or you receive a card or gift in the mail from an anonymous friend. But anonymity can create problems, too. How many times have you been the victim of...
We are to love well. Jesus said love would be the mark of His followers—love for each other and even love for their enemies. But we have not loved well. For 2,000 years, believers have bickered and fought with each other. Splitting hairs and splitting churches over...
Christmas is my favorite holiday. Even this year, as I adjust to missing a piece of my heart, I still love Christmas. Sappy movies with happy-ever-after endings. Hectic schedules punctuated by peaceful moments listening to Christmas carols in the subdued light of the...
Christmas has always been my favorite season. After all, what’s not to like? But this Christmas season is a bit different, as my celebration is muted because of the loss of someone precious to me. What about you? It may be difficult for you, or someone you love, to...
Imposter Syndrome Have you ever struggled with imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome occurs when people see you...
Intermission or Final Curtain? I enjoy attending live performances. Watching a stage performance gives me a...
Intentional Rest Back in May, I had high hopes and great plans for my summer break. No, not to travel to...