Most people look askance at the mere concept of miracles in general. Or angels. Or an afterlife. The idea that humans might be part of a bigger, broader story, that there is something epic and cosmic and important above and beyond us, has fallen into irrelevance beside the urgency of now. And that is why love matters. [Click title to read more.]
Category: Christian living
An Introvert’s Survival Guide To The Church: First Week of the Study Available!
Do you live in fear of fellowships that last over an hour, and cringe when you're the first one to leave? Do you dread the small-talk exchanges that crop up during small group meetings and church meet-and-greets? Do you feel like you don't quite fit into your church or your spiritual community? If you struggle with any of these issues, if you're an introvert, or if you're an extrovert who wants to understand a little bit more about your quieter, thoughtful brothers and sisters in Christ, now's the time! [Click title to read more.]
The Onus Is On Us: Christian Responsibility
As believers, we can't predicate our responses on the behavior of others. We can't wait for those around us to make the first move of kindness or love. [Click title to read more.]
Weekly Round-Up
Let's catch up, pray, and rest together. [Click title to read more].
How To Receive Criticism Gracefully
Accepting criticism gracefully was a skill I had to learn over time as a part of my Christian walk. So I thought I'd write about five easy ways to do that here for those of us who find that any sort of criticism, merited or not, stings more than it ought. [Click title to read more.]
Living The Word So We Do Not Forget It
It's not enough for us to merely cultivate Scriptural knowledge. The Word of God should be the frame through which we live our lives. [Click title to read more.]
Our Understanding of God Should Always Be Evolving
If God looks precisely the same to you as He did the moment you became saved, it might be worthwhile to examine the depth of your relationship with Him. [Click title to read more.]
Weekly Round-Up
Let's catch up, pray, and rest together. [Click title to read more.]
The Importance of Active Remembering
For humans who are always living in the present moment, remembering is hard. The great works that God did for you five years ago can lose their luster next to the problems of today. The fundamental nature of Christ's act of love can be lost when our focus wanders to other things. So active remembering is a practice that Christians must cultivate daily. [Click title to read more.]
Walking Through Fear, Discomfort, and Pain
There's a pernicious myth that a worrying Christian, a scared Christian, or a fearful Christian, is somehow inauthentic or faithless. [Click title to read more.]
Samaritan's Song 