In seasons when we face things that we are unqualified or inadequate to handle, we sometimes find ourselves losing sight of God, as well as the purpose that He has for us. The fog thickens and it seem…
Practical Christian Living
Finding Christian Community as a College Student
Sometimes it feels like walking into a classroom is the bravest thing a Christian college student can do. After all, it’s easy to feel threatened when you know that the professor and most of the other…
‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’: Impacting Youth for Generations
Growing up in a Christian family there are a few rites of passage that a child will go through- the Church’s Christmas pageant, Vacation Bible School, and reading “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” While all o…
Be the Biblical Parent Your Son Needs to Thrive
With the liberal push to blur the lines between genders, and the attacks on traditional families, boys are getting mixed messages about their role in society. Now more than ever Christian parents need…
Why Christians Shouldn’t Go Chasing Barking Dogs
“Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.” Philippians 3:1 The other night (or I guess it was really morning as it was closer to 2am) I took the dogs outside for the final time…
In Defense of Christianity
Whenever I come across a specific verse repeatedly in a variety of different situations, I just know it’s the Lord directing me to it. This is just the case with 1 Peter 3:15… “But sanctify the …
“Hold Jesus’ Hand”
Whenever my 5-year-old niece faces a situation that scares her (ex: the first day of school) my Mom always tells her to “Hold Jesus’ hand.” I may not be five, but my Mom tells me the same thing when I…
The Calm in the Storm
We hear the phrase “the calm before the storm” a lot. And having grown up mere blocks from the Atlantic Ocean I certainly understand what it means. I’d often be enjoying a bright, sunny, and cal…
Taking a Biblical Approach to Marital Disagreements
Every marriage — whether it is challenging or not — is faced with the occasional conflict. We are all made with our unique personalities that take unique approaches to resolution. Marriage…
Back Off Satan
One of the many things my husband John and I love about our church is its fervent passion for missionaries. Our church currently supports more than 120 missionaries around the world and John and I hav…