The Why Behind Love

If you’ve been in Christian circles long enough, you’ve probably heard someone say that we should love like Jesus. I don’t know about you, but I like to question nearly everything I hear. I know being kind and loving is the right thing, but I rarely...

A Righteous and Holy Life

“Work hard, and good things will come to you” is a common mantra that we hear in America. Well-meaning people often say this, but it’s not a reality for many. In scripture, we see the righteous and the unrighteous alike experiencing devastating...

The Tenderness of the Father

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; — Psalm 103:13 Growing up, I always wanted to be around my dad. Whether at the store grabbing groceries, outside mowing the lawn, or on the couch watching our favorite...

Christ As Our Center

Our lives are all filled with things that become second nature to us, engrained into the fabric of who we are. Whether we realize it or not, the habits and rituals in our lives can shape our very way of being and living. For many of us, picking up our phone to check a...