I spent the past day and a half with my son at his college orientation. I had no idea what to expect. I saw the other parents with puzzled looks on their faces. I envisioned myself with that same puzzled look. The confusions, questions, and fears they attempted to express ...
Read More »Raw Faith: A Lesson in Staying the Course
“We are a family torn apart, but Jesus hasn’t abandoned us.” Those are the words boldly spoken by Naghmeh Abedini on June 2, 2015. She testified in front of a room of politicians as she has done many times before about the imprisonment of her husband, Saeed. This time it was ...
Read More »Kingdom-building with Pet Therapy
A life-time pet owner, the value of animals in our lives resonates in my heart. From childhood lessons of caretaking and responsibility to the comfort of unconditional love, pets have blessed me over the years. Expanding on that potential with purposeful planning excites me! Blending Christian faith and values with ...
Read More »Life Lesson From a Strawberry: Don’t Resist Discomfort
It was a downpour, a steady rain falling with no sign of letting up. My friend and I were picking strawberries at a local patch. The day had begun with cumulus clouds, but we decided to take our kids and go for it. It ended up that the kids sat in the ...
Read More »Should Christians Follow What is “Trending Now”?
Once upon a time, being on the cutting edge meant getting updated, useful information. Now, staying on the cutting edge means constantly following and adopting what’s “trending”; this involves anything that’s popular, hot, and well talked about. It doesn’t even have to make sense, nor does it have to be in ...
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