Faith is serious, and it’s good that we approach it that way. But you know, sometimes what we actually need…
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Holy Week and the Emotions of Jesus
Holy Week: Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter are on our minds this week. Along with Easter bunnies, new outfits,…
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Warning: The Danger of Equating Feelings with Truth
“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) This is the shortest verse in the Bible and yet one of the most poignant. It…
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God, Please Make Me a Better Listener
One of my prayers lately is simply this: “God, please make me a better listener.” It’s not that I don’t…
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Simple, Practical Ways to Celebrate Lent with Your Children
by Barbara Rainey Have you ever wondered about how to celebrate Lent with children? Have you thought maybe it’s too…
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How to Pray the Greatest Prayer for Your Family
Do you ever wonder the best way to pray for your family? Sometimes your family’s needs can be overwhelming, and…
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Ask Susan: Hope When You Are Overwhelmed by Guilt
Guilt can be overwhelming, can’t it? Sometimes, we carry around great heaviness — and we may not even know what…
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Ten Questions To Ask When Seeking To Discern God’s Will
No matter what season of life I happen to be in, I often struggle with trying to discern what God…
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Seeing the New Year with New Eyes
We had a rough, bumpy takeoff in the rain. Linden’s hand tightly held mine and her eyes squeezed shut for…
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You Don’t Need to “Play God”: Reminders from the Christmas Story
Do you ever feel like you know the Christmas story backwards and forwards, and while it’s wonderful, it’s so incredibly…
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