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article | July 11, 2018

So a guy in your world likes you, but he’s just not your type. Then what? Here are six ways to reject someone well. 1. Talk to God before you talk to the guy. Before you talk to the guy showing interest, …

article | October 26, 2018

See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God (Heb. 12:15). That sentence ought to make us sit up and pay attention. If God’s grace is available for the taking (and it is!), I don’t want to miss …

article | September 28, 2020

When was the last time you asked the Lord for joy? Perhaps you’ve spent these unsettling months asking Him for peace. Maybe in the face of your weakness you have an established habit of asking Him for more of the Spirit’s power. …

article | March 18, 2020

She stood in the bathroom on top of the counter, looked into the mirror and started reciting her morning pump-up mantra. “I am awesome!” “I am amazing!” “I am the best!” “I can do anything!” With a final look of confidence and …

article | November 3, 2020

French poet Victor Hugo is quoted as saying, “And when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake." If I were to choose a word to describe the recent election season, I’d choose the word …

article | September 10, 2014

I've got a secret I've never confessed to anyone. Until now . . . I want to be famous. For as long as I can remember, I've had a secret desire to be a famous author. God has graciously allowed part of …

article | July 27, 2020

Some of my very fondest memories involve my youth group. Long bus rides fueled by road trip snacks . . . Times of worship when the presence of God felt close enough to touch . . . Retreats that changed me forever …

article | August 24, 2016

Romeo sees Juliet in the balcony of her window and is compelled to declare, "It is the east, and Juliet is the sun." It's the stuff Shakespearean plays and romantic comedies are made of. But was Romeo destined to be with Juliet? …

article | February 5, 2018

With dating sites becoming the norm, I think we should do ourselves a favor and dig into the topic of online dating (especially as we head into this month typically focused on romantic love). Before we do, I have to be honest …

article | November 27, 2017

There’s a lot of talk in Christian circles about “community,” “spiritual friendship,” and “doing life together.” It sounds like something we all want in our churches, and we work hard to create it. We start programs and provide groups for every age …