Slice Of Life
Our experience is a great teacher. Here are some of the things that I've learned (hopefully).
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 Have Joy at All Times?
The summer had been unusually cold and wet, and I was longing for the sun, which I hadn’t seen in
How to Be Ready for the Storms of Life
A small stream runs past my apartment building. A few hundred yards away, it flows into a pipe before going
Four Truths to Remember in Times of War
Just when I thought life was returning to normal as the pandemic transitions to the endemic phase, another event has
How to Fight Feeling Worthless
One of the most challenging experiences in life is observing our parents’ decline with age. Our hearts break when someone
Are There Any Coincidences?
The thought entered my mind without much fanfare. I should check the tire pressure. The timing was inconvenient, and I
The Real Advent
I love Advent, the season of expectation that signals that Christmas is just around the corner. Even though I haven’t
Why Are We the Way We Are?
Have you wondered why we humans behave and react the way we do? Why aren’t we, for example, like Mr.
Four Ways the Pandemic Has Moved Us Closer to the End-Times
Life as it was before the pandemic is never coming back. No, I don’t mean we’ll never be able to
The Secret to Defeating Fear
I stared at my newly bought car, and my pulse started to quicken. As I opened the door and got
Three Reasons Why God Created Us
“Why am I here on earth?” is a question that has probably troubled each of us. After all, we assume
Not Worry? You’re Kidding, Right?
No matter how much I toss and turn, I can’t fall asleep. My anxious thoughts attack my mind and keep
Mad at God? Welcome to the Club!
I’m angry at God. I’ve even surprised myself at the reservoir of wrath, which has so easily invaded my heart.
Will We Cause the End Time Plagues?
There has been a lot of speculation as to the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. 1 I don’t have the