Christian Living
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Be Wary of Your Assumptions
Our minds hate uncertainty. So when we are confronted with the unknown, we want to make it known. As quickly as possible. Even if we have to fill in the […]
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How Should Christians View Halloween?
In church circles, few questions are more sensitive or controversial than this one. Opinions run deep. Emotions run high. And few who have strong beliefs on this topic are interested […]
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The Three Types of Bible Translations: What Every Christian Should Know
If you’ve ever stood in the Bible section of a bookstore—or scrolled online trying to pick a translation—you’ve probably felt a little overwhelmed. KJV, NKJV, ESV, NIV, NLT, NASB, CSB, […]
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It’s NOT Okay to Hate Your Enemies
The United States is still grappling with the aftermath of the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. Many are grieving. Many are cheering or approving of Kirk’s murder. Many are still […]
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When Hatred Becomes Violence: A Call to the Sixth Commandment and the Love Jesus Taught
We have just learned of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, father, husband, political activist, and public figure. He was shot while speaking at a public event and has died. My […]
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Thank God for Water
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve written on this blog. Not only has life been busy, but I also took time for a two-week vacation in Surfside Beach, South […]
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Seek Peace
Conflict is easy. It’s natural. Peace is difficult. And yet that’s what the Bible tells us to seek. Our world is filled with conflict—big and small. You see it in […]
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Being Slow to Offense in a Culture of Outrage
We live in a world that’s on edge. A world where disagreement is often taken as hostility, and offense seems to be the default reaction to anything uncomfortable or challenging. […]
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Guard Your Expectations
Most of the frustration we feel in relationships comes down to one thing: unrealistic expectations. We expect people to read our minds. We expect others to always be kind, thoughtful, […]
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Planting, Watering, and Trusting God for the Growth
It’s easy to get discouraged in ministry—or even in everyday Christian living—when we don’t see results. Or the results we want. We pray for someone, witness to a friend, serve […]
