Ever wonder why Jesus spent so much time making tables? Why did he spend the vast majority of his life on earth working with his hands in a...
At my recent wedding, eight of my favorite women stood by my side. My bridesmaids hailed from eight different cities, and those cities are often changing. Despite distance,...
Sometimes the answer seems so simple. If you weren’t held back by circumstances – a difficult boss, more education, the right contacts, a missed opportunity – you could...
In 1982, famous philosopher and diplomat, Michael Novak changed the minds of many people, particularly Christians, about the benefits of capitalism with his iconic book, The Spirit of...
Hospitality is an important issue of stewardship. In fact, opening up the home to invite others in can actually be one of the most practical ways to practice...
When we’re young, we’re typically more adventurous, curious, and more apt to take risks. “Why not? we think.” As young people, we have our whole lives ahead of...
The Pope’s latest encyclical, Laudato Si’ (or “Be Praised”), sparked a theological debate between Catholics, Protestants, and even many non-Christians about the environment, climate change, and the global...
What is the biblical meaning of success? Am I a “two-talent” or “five-talent” person? How do I avoid the “quarter-life crisis”? What is my calling? Are these questions...
One of my favorite people is a college guidance counselor by day and a stand-up comedian by night. She listens well, better than almost anyone I know. I...
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