Living My Faith
I believe in Jesus as my Savior! So, now what? Learn more about how you’re completely changed through the work of Jesus and what that means for your everyday life.
Putting first things first
The church father Augustine talked about priorities when he called God the “highest good.” We cannot properly love God’s gifts if we put those…
Let us sing!
Music plays an important role in creating the “magic” of the Christmas season. As the temperature drops where I live in Wisconsin and the…
Music’s message matters more
There is an argument that every teenager has with their parents sooner or later. It’s when a parent asks, “What is this song about?”…
What flourishing looks like
“May the Lord cause you to flourish, both you and your children. May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and…
The joy of not owning
When you’re staying at a hotel, do you bring pictures along and nail them up on the walls? Do you leave the water running…
Help wanted!
“Help wanted.” Those words are printed on signs all over the place, at least in the city where I live. My sixth grader recently…
Character traits of good leaders
Most leadership training seminars will tell you that four of the most important character traits of good leaders include: integrity, accountability, empathy, and humility….
The Lord is your shade
It’s really nice to be in the shade. I learned that this past summer. Here in Oklahoma, the highs were over 100 degrees for…
A case of the grumbles
Why are we so good at grumbling? Whenever I ask my kids to load the dishwasher, I usually get at least ten minutes of…
God’s test
Kids test their parents all the time. How many times can they say, “Mom, Mom, MOM!” until she answers? How long can they play…
God’s intentions, not mine
It can be discouraging to be a Christian in today’s social and political culture. We are pressured not to express our faith or God’s…
Remember and fight
When you’re under spiritual attack and can’t get out from under the weight of discouragement, read Nehemiah 4-6. It’s a slow burn of good…