Do you ever look at the world around you and feel like you don't belong? The landscape of America has changed vastly over the past century. In some ways this has been for the good, but in others it feels like we have lost our way. The Civil Rights and Women's movements were necessary to... Continue Reading →
What If We Disagree?
Have you ever experienced an overwhelming sense of peace? It may have been during a walk in nature, watching a sunset, looking at the stars, or on a vacation. What do these moments have in common? Time. We took time to slow down and tune out all of the noise around us. How long did... Continue Reading →
Why Is More Never Enough?
In life we are bombarded with messages telling us what we need to be happy. We spend our lives in constant comparison to one another, thinking "I'll be happy when...". This need to measure up only shows us how short we fall in comparison. The need for more can never be satisfied because it's like... Continue Reading →
Does My Life Match My Beliefs?
Do you believe in God? This was the question addressed in a Pew Research study about religious beliefs in America. The results were both surprising and confusing. The survey showed that 90% of Americans believe in God or a higher power. I was shocked to learn that because the United States has become increasingly secular.... Continue Reading →
Why Is It So Hard to Say “No”?
There don't seem to be enough hours in a day. There simply isn't time to do all of the things we need to do, ought to do, or want to do. Further, Christians are also called to act in humble service of others in need. Even more, we are to give of ourselves with eager... Continue Reading →