Part 2 – Why Do Christians Give?
Why do Christians give? In other words: why would someone ever regularly give away part of their income? The answer is simple, yet somewhat complex.
Celebrating the Legacy of Otis Boykin
As history would have it, Otis Boykin’s device became the centerpiece of the control unit needed for the artificial heart pacemaker.
Six Ordinary Lessons for Mental-Health Issues
I’ve identified six principles that guided the care for those with complicated troubles—troubles that would be identified as psychiatric.
Reflections from Year 1: The Reality of Marriage
Whether married or single, we all have an idea of what marriage should be or what we want it to be. The reality of marriage, however, is quite different
Children & Emotions: How Can Parents Help?
Parents help their children navigate emotions. Scripture can help us equip our children to respond biblically to anxiety, shame, and depression.
The Amazing Collection: Haggai
This week in “The Amazing Collection,” Dori Crichlow teaches from the book of Haggai.
2 Underused Strategies for Addiction
Human beings both purposefully indulge their desires and are dominated by those desires. Here are just two or many strategies for addiction.
5 Questions About Mental Illness
We look at well-known questions about mental illness like: what causes it, is the label “mental illness” helpful, and how does mental illness affect people?
Lessons on Perseverance from 1 Peter
Perseverance is a key theme in 1 Peter. Its message includes lessons on perseverance that tell us: why do we need it, what is it, and how do we get it?
The Amazing Collection: Zephaniah
This week in “The Amazing Collection,” Director of Women’s Ministries, Karen Pourcho, teaches from the book of Zephaniah.
How to Deal with Controversy in the Church
It seems to me like the Church in America has been especially riddled with controversy over the last several years. So, how do we handle the controversy?
When Reading the Bible Isn’t “Fun”
If I’m honest, I have had seasons when reading the Bible feels routine and boring. During these seasons, I turn to Scripture and a few helpful tools.
The Amazing Collection: Habakkuk
This week in “The Amazing Collection,” Dori Crichlow teaches from the book of Habakkukk.
What’s the Main Message of the Bible?
If you had to pick a passage that best sums up the main message of the Bible, which would you pick? I know, that’s a really hard question. Here’s my answer.
How to Forgive
As a counselor, I regularly hear questions from others about forgiveness. Each one is essentially wondering the same thing: how to forgive.
What Is Lectio Divina?
Lectio Divina is a Latin phrase that signifies divine reading of the Bible. It was later developed into a four-part process I’ve found to be beneficial.
