The potential trials in life are numerous: job losses, cancer, addictions, grief, losses, tragic accidents, and divorces–to name a few. Suicide rates are at an all-time high; it ranks in the top ten causes of death in America. Research indicates 90% or more of all illness has roots in mental ...
Read More »The Unmistakable Power of Loneliness
Loneliness is quite possibly one of the worst feelings I experience these days. I’ve been a widow for almost 16 months and it wasn’t until probably the last 3-5 months that I realized loneliness had crept in, like a ninja stalking its enemy. I suppose before then I had been ...
Read More »Chaos: The Result of Rejecting Divine Authority
Ancient legends over four thousand years old tell of a mythical dragon warring against good. The legends say the sea-dwelling beast, named from the Biblical creature, Leviathan, must be conquered for God to create or sustain life. Legendarily, the dragon embodies the concept of rejecting divine authority. Various Scriptural accounts ...
Read More »The Dandelion, More Than Just a Weed
I grumble about them every year, it’s always the same litany of complaints that fall out of my mouth: “Look at all those blasted dandelions!” “Can you believe how fast they grew?” “I just mowed yesterday–and those little buggers button right back up, more determined than ever.” I think there’s ...
Read More »5 Ways Christians Can Respond Biblically to the LGBT Community
If you are unfamiliar with the acronym LGBT, it stands for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender. This community generally celebrates pride, diversity, individuality, and sexuality. Younger Americans are more likely to identify with being LGBT, with adults between the ages of 18-29 occurring 3x more within this group. With such ...
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