Slice Of Life
Our experience is a great teacher. Here are some of the things that I've learned (hopefully).
How Jesus Carried Me Through Deep Loneliness
You would think that with all the new ways of communicating at our disposal, thanks to the internet, social connections
Finding Peace When Life Is Uncertain: A Ten-Minute Turning Point
I was taking my cat, Tabasco, to the vet, unsure whether I would hear the news every pet parent dreads.
My Cat’s Cone and Trusting God
My cat, Tabasco, watched me calmly as I approached him. Before he could understand what was happening, I placed a
A Case When Christianity “Didn’t Work”
A fundamental principle of the Christian faith is that Jesus not only impacts eternity but also changes lives here on
Bridging the Political Divide: Remaining United Despite Differences
I don’t need to tell you that we live in a deeply divided society. I’m not just referring to the
What Christmas means to me
Christmas is fast approaching, but this year, I’m experiencing the holiday differently than usual. You see, my mother has just
Unlocking the Full Potential of Life: Three Essential Ingredients
As I write this, I find myself in a small suburban town near Philadelphia, which holds a significant part of
A Few Thoughts on Defeating Temptation
Fear was my constant companion, and no matter what I did, the unease wouldn’t leave me alone. I prayed constantly
Don’t I Have the Right to Be Offended?
I got offended because a friend behaved in a way I didn’t like. To be clear, she had every right
Dealing With Bad Surprises—Why Jesus Changes Everything
Life is unpredictable, and we never know when bad news will punch us in the face. I’m presently going through
God’s Faithfulness in Action—A Real-Life Example of Proverbs 3:5-6
One of the first Bible passages I learned as a child was Proverbs 3:5-6, where God encourages us to trust
Shattered: Three Ways God “Refurbishes” Us
“Can you glue it back together?” My friend reached out her hand, which held small plastic pieces of what had
The Secret to Not Getting a Big Head
Imagine you’re the little donkey carrying Jesus during his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The people around you are going crazy,
Joy and the Passage of Time
I recently came across a letter my parents had sent to relatives when I was a young child. One thing
Three Ways to Build Your Faith
I doubt anyone has ever thought to themselves, “Gee, I have too much faith. I need to get rid of
Three Things Jesus Changed
Every year, a large part of our globe celebrates the birth of Christ while others wonder what the fuss is
Three Reasons Why We Should Forgive
“Why should I forgive the Russians?” Olga * stared at me from across the table. She had fled her native
Can We Really Be Joyful When Life Hurts?
The summer had been unusually cold and wet, and I longed for the sun, which I hadn’t seen in months,