I remember a skit done at church when I was around ten years old. It was about “Mr. Rainy Day.” In the drama piece, a young girl repeatedly saw her mother stashing away money. Like any curious child, she asked what it was for. The mother told her the money ...
Read More »Unequally Yoked: Seeking Love in a Graveyard
If you’re a teen or young adult who has grown up in the church, you’ve probably been warned at some point not to get romantically involved with an unbeliever. A Bible teacher once illustrated such a mismatched union like this: “A believer is someone who has been brought back from ...
Read More »Currency of Kindness: Paying it Forward
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12 This famous verse and mandate from Jesus in the Gospels, is one of the most famous lines in the entire Bible. Most people, even non-Christians, ...
Read More »When You Are Broken Like a Pencil
Who says a broken pencil can’t write? A pencil’s ability to function depends on the condition of the lead on the inside. If the pointy lead is broken off, or if it falls out altogether, then, said pencil’s writing career is over. However, if a pencil gets snapped in two, ...
Read More »What to Do After a Job Loss
I’ll never forget the day: January 14. That’s when life shifted and the foundation beneath my feet shuddered. It was a Monday. A slow Monday—until my inbox chimed. It was from the VP, announcing a mandatory meeting in the staff room. My heart felt like it plummeted to my toes. ...
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