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February 2018

February 12, 2018

Fighting the Past through God’s Faithfulness

One of the many jobs I had while in college was as a nanny. One...

February 07, 2018

Anxiety Attacks Don’t Exist, but Help for Worry Does

“I’m having an anxiety attack!” Have you ever heard those words from someone…maybe even coming...

February 05, 2018

On Christians, This Is Us, and Our Response

When I first started watching This Is Us, I posed a question to my Facebook...

February 02, 2018

Why “Never Enough” Resonates with So Many

You see, we so often chase after what the world offers and when we do...

January 2018

January 30, 2018

On Waiting Well Even When It’s Hard

I’m really not the best person to write about waiting well. I mean, I get...

January 25, 2018

Two Important Lessons from King Solomon

King Solomon didn’t play around.

January 20, 2018

Ending Our Obsession with Death

We simply do not believe in the sanctity of human life. We are entertained by...

January 16, 2018

Helping Children Cope with Politics and World News

For many children, hearing bits and pieces about the political landscape and world news leads...

January 15, 2018

Why WOULD We Want More Immigrants From…Countries?

In a meeting on immigration reform, after a proposal that would involve increasing the number...

January 11, 2018

Tips for Keeping Minors Safe from Sexual Abuse at Church

It should come as no surprise that Christians are crying out #MeToo. After all, as...

January 09, 2018

On the Sacrifice of Abortion

An unborn baby’s heart starts beating at 18 days after conception, typically before a mama...

January 04, 2018

On Abortion, Domestic Violence, and Sex Trafficking: The Violence Against Women

Women, let’s stand up against all forms of violence women are forced into…and raise awareness...

January 01, 2018

Here’s to 2018: The Year of Not Fitting In

The more “new years” that come to pass, the more I realize how much I...

December 2017

December 29, 2017

Stop Killing Christmas, and Start Keeping It

My mother usually waits until the epiphany before she starts un-decorating from Christmas.

December 25, 2017

Merry Christmas!

11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior,...

December 21, 2017

Christmas and Suicide

Do suicide rates increase during the Holiday season? Especially in December? In particular, as we...

December 17, 2017

O Little Town of Bethlehem – Remembering My Visit to the Birthplace of Jesus

While in Israel a couple of years ago, we sang this popular hymn while standing...

December 11, 2017

Happy Holidays: What I Learned from an American Bethlehem

When others say “Happy Holidays,” there is no need to jump the gun and assume...

December 06, 2017

When Waiting Is Hard, But Worth It

It was my mother’s birthday. Well, technically, it was the day after her birthday, but...

December 03, 2017

3 Christmas Stressors – and How to Avoid Them

Here are three things that can make for a stressful Christmas season.

November 2017

November 30, 2017

I Testified In Court Today

I testified in court for the first time today. Laying my left hand on the...

November 27, 2017

3 Tips to Get Along With Your Family at Christmas

It really can be "the most wonderful time of the year", but sometimes dealing with...

November 23, 2017

3 Tips for Generating Gratitude

Thanksgiving 2017 is here, and I’m left thinking about how blessed I am…and how little gratitude...

November 20, 2017

Thanksgiving: An Opportunity for Gratitude or Gluttony?

To most Americans, Thanksgiving is about three “Fs”…food, family, and football. Oh, and more food!

November 16, 2017

Is Supporting Trump but Not Moore Hypocritical?

Am I a hypocrite for supporting Trump, but not Moore?

November 13, 2017

The Right Response to Reports of Sexual Trauma

It’s as if a flood gate has opened.

November 09, 2017

On the Sacrifices of Veterans and the Importance of November 11th

There’s a beautiful song by John Michael Montgomery about a service member overseas receiving letters...

November 05, 2017

Christians Should Support the Adoption Tax Credit

The adoption tax credit matters to adoptive families and the precious children they seek to...

November 02, 2017

3 Tips for Dealing with Life’s Seasons

We’ve all heard the expression “this is just for a season.” Whether it’s related to...

October 2017

October 29, 2017

On Christians and Halloween

I fully recognize that evil does take place on Halloween night. Sadly, evil happens every...