And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time. And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties. He was with …
Replace Anxiety with Fear
There is no doubt that anxiety has taken over our culture. According to “The Anxious Generation,” anxiety is not relegated to America alone, but to every culture where the pocketed smartphone is the norm. Though not written from a Christian worldview, the author’s research highlights the increasing levels of depression and anxiety in the …
Christians and Politics: A Bible Study for Changing Times
If you have ever had a prodigal child, it can be excruciating to watch him speed one hundred miles an hour in the wrong direction toward a wreck you can see miles ahead. You may plead, warn, yell, even forcibly detain, but his heart is bent toward his way, and nothing will stop him. As …
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Reframing Past Trauma
Trauma is part of living in a sin-filled world. Trauma can take the form of events seemingly small or catastrophic. For children, small experiences never discussed could leave fearful questions in their minds that follow them into adulthood. Trauma lingers when it remains unresolved and unhealed. Symptoms of lingering trauma might take the form of …
Refining by Praise
Bright, happy faces next to schools are again populating my social media feed. The school year is kicking off and most families eagerly fit the routines back into place. This new year will bring good and bad, learning and maturity, struggles and frustrations. Daily interactions with teachers and other students will challenge your child to …
Use the Last Straw to Light the Sacrifice
Have you heard Christian comedian and singer Mark Lowry's story about how he knew when his mother had ENOUGH? If you need a laugh, you can find it here. Mark wished for a ten-second warning for when Mama had enough. It is a light-hearted look from a child’s perspective, but every mother can …
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We Cannot Teach What We Do Not Know
As an upcoming, first-year teacher, the beginning of the school year looks daunting. Thankfully, my schedule is light, and I have had time to prepare. Health is already a passion, so diving into the curriculum and searching for supplemental aids to teach four classes a week is much more enjoyable than a subject like math …
Aligning With the Enemy or Overcoming Him?
The enemy wins when we engage others with his own tactics. Angry, hateful accusations tread on his territory. Election season must be a fruitful season for his work to be accomplished, but no special occasion is necessary. Gossip, criticism, and disrespectfulness can become daily habits in our homes and churches. Election season will just magnify …
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Meditations in the Fire’s Forging
Real faith upends the pre-conceptions of who Jesus is from the tiny box of human expectation and understanding. The apostle Peter and the other eleven walked the crucible of disappointment as Jesus revealed Himself to the world, not as the reigning Messiah, but as the suffering Servant. Those three black days of Jesus’ silent occupation …
Promoting Pro-Abundant Life In The Church
If churches that say they are pro-life want to encourage women and those significant in their lives to choose life instead of an abortion, a pro-abundant life community within the church must be established. According to a 2017-2019 Center for Disease Control’s National Survey of Family Growth, even women attending church monthly kept appointments with …
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His Song in the Night 