If we take Jesus' words seriously, we know the passions of God's church won't line up with the passions and priority of the world. So Christians should actually be surprised when a candidate they …
Before God Exalts Someone: A Sober Warning
It is foolish and dangerous to seek fame and renown, even "Christian" fame and renown. Years ago, a neighbor heard others talking about me a bit, she saw me take off on trips, and heard others mention …
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The Greatest Problem in Your Marriage
To lean into God’s design for marriage and to experience marriage as God designed it requires that we look at our own personal and spiritual problems the way God does. The fact is, most of us …
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The Best Way to Use Social Media
Social media has its upsides, though it likely has even more downsides. Just because it's available doesn't mean we need to be a part of it. If we do choose to engage, however, there are healthier and …
The Only Woman in the Bible Who Was Said to Be in Love
Our culture is infatuated with infatuation, but biblical narratives rarely mention this form of love. Let's look at the one woman in the Bible who is described as being in love with a man and see how …
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Cherishing Your Spouse Helps You Become More Like Christ
There are a dozen good reasons to learn how to cherish your spouse and to raise the bar in your marriage from just love to love and cherish (just like those pesky vows many of us uttered). One I …
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