When I was a child, my father would drag me to the local Veterans’ Day parade. I did not quite understand why we went. I mean, it was not like the Thanksgiving or Christmas parades, or even the Fourth of July. It was just float after float of older… Read More

Prayer can be an intimidating habit to begin. I remember sitting one night in my bedroom at age 13, wanting to pray. I just didn’t know how to start. Should I be kneeling, or could I sit? Should I speak out loud or think quietly? What happened if my… Read More

“Fear not” is one of the most common phrases in Scripture. Why? Because people were always getting scared silly! In this season of creepiness, let’s look at some Bible stories that are genuinely fright-worthy, but also kind of weird. Medium Rare (1 Samuel 28) Saul’s kingdom was falling apart… Read More

The Robertson family is one unique bunch. They’re authentic. They’re straight shooters with their words and their hunting rifles. And millions have watched their mega-hit reality show “Duck Dynasty” on A&E. It’s clear they love God and the Bible, and now Phil Robertson and his oldest son, Al, are sharing… Read More

The Old Testament is full of stories about kings—from Ahaz to Hezekiah, Solomon to Jehoshaphat. But of all the kings of Israel and Judah, David is the king most people recognize. And for good reason. He slew a giant, gathered a loyal army and sought God’s guidance (most of… Read More

Almost every kid has a memory of being excluded on the playground. I do. I was in the third grade when suddenly the popular girls decided that I couldn’t play with them. The insult stung longer than the few days they left me out of their activities. But… Read More

Heaven is a trendy topic. It shows up in popular culture—from bestselling books to blockbuster movies and popular TV series. But there is more to the idea of heaven than the puffy white clouds, pearly gates, chubby angels and golden harps that so many people envision. It is a… Read More

Relax! This isn’t another scorecard rating the “biblicality” of each candidate. It’s a decidedly non-partisan look at some Scriptures that might keep your faith on course in this contentious time. 1 Corinthians 13:4-6: “Love is patient, love is kind. . . . It does not dishonor others, it is… Read More

The project isn’t finished. You haven’t done what you promised. You cheated on your diet. You took a sick day to go to a ball game. Now your boss/spouse/teacher/doctor is standing in front of you, hands on hips, waiting for an answer. No, “the dog ate my homework” doesn’t… Read More

Maybe you’ve been there: In a worship service with praise erupting all around you, but you’re just not into it. You don’t want to ruin everyone else’s fun, and you might even try to sing along, but the notes are hollow. “Surely God is good to Israel, but as… Read More