The Way to New Life
The path with Christ leads not to finding and preserving our life, but to lose and offer our old life…
Category: Bible
The Gift of God’s Peace
I first decided to write this post because I have encountered God’s magnificent peace in moments of my life where…
The Gift of God’s Faithfulness
My family chops down our Christmas tree in the Colorado mountains every year. We find the perfect tree, tie it…
The Gift of God’s Presence
The Christmas season is full of hustle and bustle, with this certain supercharged feeling in the air. We know the…
What Does Faith Mean in Our Daily Life?
If fifty different followers of Christ answered this question, there would likely be a wide variety of answers. Each person’s…
What the Bible Says About Honoring Your Parents: Five Truths We Learn from the Fifth Commandment
The Bible is clear that we should honor our parents. But when we’re honest, we have to admit that living…
The “Selfie” of Examen: A Centuries-Old Practice in Modern Life
Today, we take more selfies than ever before, but how often do we pause to self-examine our lives? How often…
Cultivating Gratitude: A Spiritual Journey
I started to pray for gratitude. I put a sticker on my vanity mirror, and for one year, every morning…
Biblical Concept of Boundaries
In light of the modern emphasis on mental health, some have come to understand that healthy boundaries are not something…
The Gift of Confession: Connecting with God and Others
The Bible is not silent on the importance of confession. Through Jesus, God offers complete pardon for every sin we…
What’s Your Identity?
We tend to ignore the question of identity, because it can feel uncomfortable or overwhelming, but I think that’s a…
How To Handle Discouragement (A Lesson from Nehemiah)
Have you ever started on a big project and were unable to finish it because you got discouraged? Projects like…