Gifting Humility this Christmas Season
As believers, we know that we are to imitate Christ, which means to pattern our behaviors of life after His example. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God,…
How a Close Encounter with Death Led me to a Deeper Encounter with God
Have you ever had a near death experience? In 1993, I did. It was the week before Christmas, and I was a senior at a small, Christian college living in the dorms. Everyone had left to head home for the…
Before and After the Election: 5 Requirements for Peace
For much of our country and even the watching world, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 feels large and filled with impending doom. The anxiety it is causing within the hearts and mind of individuals is unhealthy and alarming. The jockeying for…
Before and After the Election: How Gratitude Shapes our Thinking
Ever four years, a politician promises to create change, improve the lives of citizens, and make our country great…or great again…or keep it great, depending on their perspective. They stir us up to fear for our futures, our children’s futures,…