Like any relationship, our relationship with God also thrives on quality time spent together. Yet when we’re waiting in line or staving off boredom, it’s easy to gravitate toward our phones instead of sitting in silence and talking to God. Constantly being entertained by something else makes it nearly impossible to hear from Him. Continue reading Tyrant in My Pocket
As a believer, to act on God’s call to care for orphans should not be based on duty, guilt, or idealism. It is to be motivated out of a heart that has been transformed by the incredible love of a Father who found us in our orphaned state and chose to adopt us, giving us the undeserved privilege of being called His sons and daughters. Continue reading A Christian Case for Adoption
A friend of mine has been working on an original audio drama for months, maybe even years. Caleb wrote a script, recruited his cast, invested in audio equipment, launched a website, synthesized original sound tracks and effects, and created illustrations … Continue reading The Interests of Others in a Faceless, Digital World
Because We All Create “That talk about art is all well and good for those artistic types, but it’s not for me.” Have you ever said something like this? If you’ve harbored secret dreams of doing something you suspect might … Continue reading Art, Because We All Create
As a child, I would have described Easter as the Sunday we woke up while it was still dark and had our church service outside. We wrapped in blankets, hoped to see the sunrise, and topped off the morning with … Continue reading The History and Significance of Easter
Sex on Stage Today we live in a sex-crazed society. From the clothing and entertainment industries to the education sector, sex permeates our senses at every turn. As the western culture casts off all moral restraint, the church faces ethical … Continue reading Family Planning: For Christians?
I saw them in Grandma’s kitchen long before I remember seeing them in the aisles at Walmart – red, heart-shaped boxes. Grandma’s boxes, high up on the shelf, were the largest I’d ever seen. Decorated with silk flowers, ribbons, and … Continue reading A Love That Lasts
Five cabinet members have been approved; fifteen still remain. As the Republican-controlled senate tries to make headway in confirming President Donald Trump’s nominees, many different issues – both great and small – are being discussed, protested and praised. While followers … Continue reading Two Trump Issues
A Big Mac As I pulled into the McDonalds parking lot, I noticed a malnourished man rummaging through the trash. My first thought was to buy him food. Accepting my offer, he proceeded to order a large Big Mac meal. … Continue reading The Future of an Entitled Culture
