Joyous gifts. Hurried shopping. Spreading goodwill and glad tidings to others! Sounds so much like December, right? We readily associate these traditions with Christmastime, but have you considered...
“I’m giving up chocolate!” “This year, I’m keeping my cheese and chocolate, but giving up all social media. Goodbye, Facebook friends! See you after Easter.” “No coffee for...
Let’s be honest at the outset. In our cultural landscape, falsehood and mistrust are ferociously bubbling. In workplaces, churches, political parties, and media outlets, we have become like...
Each time I’ve watched Wonder—the movie based on R.J. Palacio’s award-winning novel—I’ve been ambushed by this oh-so-moving story about a young boy named Auggie. Tears stream every time—and...
Panic! Perhaps you’re feeling it. The countdown is on. Holidays are quickly approaching. Family and friends are coming! There might be decorating to finish, food to prepare, tables...
Do you recall any of these popular Christmas gifts of yesteryear? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (“Cowabunga, Dude!”) Cabbage Patch Kids (Remember the knock-down, drag-out fights between shoppers?) Red...
The season delivers its share of suddenly. Suddenly, there’s another gift to purchase. Suddenly, your kids get sick, and the car breaks down. Suddenly, your work world spins...
Ever wonder, “How could there be anything spiritual or truly eternal about financial planning?” If you’ve puzzled over money’s kingdom significance, questioned God’s view of tedious ledger keeping,...
A tumultuous cultural climate prevails across international conditions. Like ocean riptides tormented a family vacation; or forceful wind and crashing waves hampered a hoped-for, joyous time in the...
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