IT’S TOUGH TO BE A TEENAGER TODAY

I can’t help it. I love teenagers. For better or for worse—I love ‘em. There’s something that endears me about that stage in life where one day you feel almost like an adult and the next you’d rather just be a kid. Honestly, I still kind of feel that way at times....

WHEN GOD IS SILENT—THEN WHAT?

I have a confession to make—I have experienced seasons when I don’t hear from God. Yes, I mean complete silence for an extended period. At first, it was disconcerting, especially when other Christians seemed to have a direct hotline to God at all times. What’s...

DO YOU LOVE YOURSELF?

Sometimes God speaks to me in unexpected ways. Today was one of those times. I was driving home after having breakfast with a friend. I enjoyed my time with her, but now the responsibilities of what lie ahead for the rest of the day was crowding in and threatening to...

LOVE TRUMPS EVERYTHING

When I was in Washington, D.C. the day after the Presidential election last November, there was a group of protesters shouting, “Love Trumps Hate!” I agree. Love indeed, trumps hate. The only problem was, these protesters were also angry, pushy, rude, and using...

REAL LOVE IS TOUGH LOVE

It’s February and love is in the air. Hallmark, Hershey’s, and Zales have made a fortune reminding us of our need for love (and their products to express it!). I don’t mean to be a wet blanket here, but love is, well…tough. Most of us have heard the term tough...

FEELING STUCK? 5 TIPS TO BE FREE

Ever feel weighed down, like your feet are stuck in the mud? Ever been in a difficult life situation with no end in sight? Maybe you’re there now. Perhaps you’ve been in debt for several years. Or maybe it’s your marriage, your teenager, your job, or ailing parents, a...

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