Wisdom for Life

In my last article, I talked about why I used to hate the week after Christmas. I enjoy the gratitude of Thanksgiving and the joy and hope of the Christmas season. But the week after? Not so much. It’s because I feel a little lonely. I’ve felt this way for years. I tried to avoid […]

When we ask for something, even something God has called us to ask for, the way we ask matters. Praying, for instance, should never be a selfish or perfunctory action. Should it be consistent? Yes. Should it be habitual? Of course. But we should also present our prayers with a certain sense of priority. As

It’s hard to slow down during the Christmas season. Six weeks fly by with all the extra activities and people around. For me, that includes slowing down to read my Bible: it just seems harder at this time of year! But I want to challenge you to re-read the Christmas story slowly and with fresh

I love the holiday season. Thanksgiving is full of gratitude and creating memories as we spend time with friends and family. Christmas is focused on hope and good cheer as we celebrate Advent and the birth of a Savior. And who doesn’t love all the lights and cookies? I always feel uplifted during the holiday

Christmas traditions are everywhere. A lot of people love Elf on the Shelf, but Alli has never done it. Read her brand new article to find out why not.

This is the third and final teaching in a three-part series on the Hebrew word HINENI or “Here I am.” The first two parts provide the background of this important word and how we can integrate it into our spiritual lives. This last part looks at the time God used HINENI. Many of us feel

This is the second in a three-part series on “HINENI.” Make sure to check out Part 1 if you like to read things in order. If you’re already familiar with the Hebrew phrase “Here I am” and don’t mind reading out of order, dive in! I am a lover of words. When I read the

2024 was a year filled with milestones and growth. It also was a time when I felt God call me to move in new ways. God often uses the strength we build during good times to get us ready for a call into what’s next. God is always at work, always moving in your life.

How weird would it be if Jesus said he wanted to bring people closer to God and then never went near them? What if he never talked to people far from God? What if he never ate with them or went to the places they were? His ministry would have looked very different if Jesus

Weare thirsty for people to like us, even when we don’t want to admit it. Just like our physical thirst, our desire for approval is a constant flow that’s only quenched when we stop trying to be liked and get filled with something better…. Love. We are all designed with the need to be connected,