The culture of finger-pointing and catastrophizing others' words has grown so out of control in social media. Are we plunging into social chaos? What can be done? This article presents practical, personal solutions. The Swift Decline of Today's Online Culture…
Spiritual miracles happen in one heart, one life at a time. Nowhere (outside of scripture) have I seen this illustrated more effectively than in the movie, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, which depicts how God can use any of…
It's easy to forget to be kind to others. In much of the world, it's becoming a lost priority, or worse—evidence of weakness! Nevertheless, we know Jesus was kind. He certainly wants us to be kind. So, how can we…
This photo is not faked. It shows a real shepherd in rural, modern-day Israel. It's the parable of sheep and goats brought to life! Can you imagine a more perfect depiction of the difference between sheep and goats as they…
I overheard a statement by a young person recently: "Who cares who I have sex with? Who am I hurting?" I thought to myself, "Yeah, that's a common view today. And it can be hard to explain why casual sex…
You're probably troubled by all of the conflict you see today. Perhaps you want to make a difference and not become part of the escalating polarization in our world. The fighting seems endless, with "both sides" of every issue making…
Perhaps you feel hurt over and over as your spouse does things that violate your values and disrupt your life. You want to love them and be patient and helpful, but where do you draw the line? Are you not…
Yup. She’s freakin’ awesome. And you won’t find my dead body. Because she won’t kill me. (Read the back of the T-shirt if you haven’t yet.) She bought me that T-shirt. I’m safe. You may think you know my wife,…
I've devoted over 20 years to writing a book about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, mostly because of the remarkable and unforgettable way Christ kept pursuing me and not giving up on me. The result was my "conversion,"…