4 Relationship Building Strategies for Drawing Near to Christ
May 8, 2021Have you ever looked at your future in front of you and found it overwhelming? Does the upward ascent and effort required to reach the top keep you stuck at the bottom? Does the reward of what is awaiting your arrival motivate you to keep climbing? Sometimes my relationship with God feels like I imagine this small child in the above picture feels about the stairs in front of him. Hesitant. Insurmountable. Tiring. Maybe he is inexperienced in climbing stairs and afraid to fall. Maybe he needs to be carried by someone stronger. As Christians, I think we often want…
Moved Beyond My Comfort Zone
As I glanced in the rearview mirror at my son and daughter in the backseat, my mood quickly deflated from joyful anticipation to impatient frustration. I had just picked them up from their first day of kindergarten and third grade,…
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!