Spiritual Growth

If I’m honest, there’s not a whole of things that I’ve failed at in my life. I mean, not really. Sure, there were tests in school I didn’t ace and sports games where my team didn’t win, but in terms of really major screw-ups, I can’t point to much in m …

If you’ve been a Christian for any time at all, you’ve likely heard some teaching (in church, at a retreat) about God’s loving character. But when the service ends or when we come back down the mountain from the retreat center into what we colloquially …

I came across a quote on Pinterest the other day that is unfortunately all too true and relevant for society today: “Stop the glorification of busy.” In college, there was always an unofficial contest to see who got the least amount of sleep at night. …

I do believe there is a place we can go to learn how God would have us pray. I believe our prayers should be heavily inundated with the Word of God.

My sister-in-law elbowed me during church last Sunday because our pastor’s sermon on Philippians 4 could have been written just for me. Among other things, the topic was about being content with where God has us whether that is geographically, financia …

Do you aspire to be a “radical” Christian? After reading several articles about the “new legalism” beginning to pervade Christianity (hint: it involves saying you want to be a “radical,” “missional” Christian), I’m revisiting some of my thoughts on boo …

When I was single, and wanting to be not-single, I remember people who prayed God would provide me with a husband. Of course there were family members (thanks, Mom!) and friends. But then there were the occasional strangers who prayed — my roommate at …

My heart broke last week as I watched one horrific event after another unfold on the news. It was not just the bombing of the Boston marathon but earthquakes and poisonous letters and shootings and universities being evacuated due to bomb threats that …