Reminders that Father’s Day is almost here can be found everywhere. At the grocery, the mall, ads on the radio, and even highway billboards have suggestions to aide us in choosing an ideal gift for dad. But, the truth is, fathers day isn’t an ideal holiday for some (many) people. I used to be one […]
The rate at which humanity wastes and disregards limited resources has grown tremendously in recent decades. In our hurried lives we crave disposable items as we move through life “on the go” day to day at an increased pace. Passionate voices behind the recycle and reuse movements have presented catchy campaigns, hard data, and persuasive […]
“Do you want to get well?”- Jesus. The fact that Jesus asked this question to a man that had been sick for 38 years greatly troubles me. The answer should be seemingly obvious. The ill man described in the miraculous healing found in John chapter 5 was laying by a so-called healing pool utterly […]
Have you had ever had a time where you feel absolutely overwhelmed by the impossibility of your circumstances? I’ve been there. Absolutely frustrated, feeling powerless, destitute, and forsaken in dealing with the cruelty and unfairness of life. As Believers we often engage in blind faith and look for the fingerprints of God in […]
Have you ever wondered if God was just going to drop you? You’ve had too many screw-ups. Too little faith. Not enough self control. Too many wildly volatile emotions. Poor decisions and deliberate rebellion. Ever felt like perhaps God’s grace and patience with your inconsistent heart was exhausted? I’ve felt like that this week. […]
Last night my six year old daughter Sakura got to go on a special date with her daddy. To say she was excited would be a grand understatement! She was elated at the thought of getting dressed up like a princess and for three weeks would daily ask, “How many more days till my date […]
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