Deconstruction: Buzz Word or Biblical Truth?
If you have been watching and listening to the religious discussions in our country today, you probably have heard the word “deconstruction” being used to describe the process of analyzing and breaking down a person’s “faith”. From well-known names, to…
Ten Words to Live By: By Jen Wilkin
Christian Non-fiction/Ethics in Christian Theology
Contented Engagement: Navigating the Murky Waters of Social Media
As I cleared away the dirty lunch dishes on a quiet, Sunday afternoon, an exuberant conversation about social media’s place in our lives filled the room. My son, who has often bemoaned the negative effects of aimless internet scrolling, decided…
Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets by Andy Stanley
Christian Living/Practical Living/Leadership
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson
Christian Living/Christian non-fiction/Spiritual Discipline
Walking Toward Hope When You Are Embittered by Grief
I sat in disbelief as the movie credits rolled and fresh tears dripped off my nose. I slowly wiped them away as my mind wrestled to make sense of the injustice played out on the big screen. These were real…
Parenting Series: Believing the Best Before Assuming the Worst
According to I Corinthians 13:7, agape love “believes all”. This can pretty much be summed up with the word confidence. When we believe God, we are putting our trust in His ability to do the things He says He will…
Parenting Series: Learning to Wash Feet In Every Season
I remember the moment, 22 years ago, in the NICU when the nurse began to ask my husband and I basic questions about infant care as they proceeded to process our release papers. I quietly nodded in affirmation, but inside…
You Are Never Alone by Max Lucado
Christian non-fiction/Religious Faith/Inspiration Written during the 2020-2021 pandemic, Lucado reminds us of the extraordinary presence and power of God in a believer’s life! There’s hope!
Parenting Series: Choosing Kindness towards our Kids
As I look at this simple moment between a father and daughter, I am drawn into the presence of God. I can hear the new Lauren Daigle song, Hold on To Me, playing in my mind. I turn it on…