American Bible Society released the 11th annual State of the Bible report, showcasing the latest Scripture engagement and spirituality trends in the U.S. This year’s report surveyed 3,354 adults representing every U.S. state to measure the nation’s relationship with the Bible, faith, and the church. Findings show that… Read More
Headlines in recent weeks showcased stupefying market moves leading to GameStop’s stock surge and its subsequent shaking on Wall Street. Heavily shorted stocks experienced a surge in interest as GameStop stocks rose more than 1,000 percent. Bold winning and losing short selling bets yielded payoffs along with uncertainty about changes… Read More
I still remember where the framed fabric was displayed in my childhood home. Its timeless words were lovingly sewn on antique cream cloth, etched in jagged blue-thread letters surrounded by beautiful pastel handsewn flowers. The quote read, “Sometimes God calms the storm, and sometimes, He lets the storm rage and… Read More
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Every year, my family’s thanksgiving dinner tradition includes sharing something we are grateful for around the table. We look back over the year and share reasons, both big and small, of which we are especially thankful. Growing friendships, the blessing of a… Read More
Have you noticed when you’re bored that it’s easy to lose motivation, become distracted, or find little meaning in actions that were once rewarding? The dilemma of spiritual boredom is an ancient one. Spiritual maturity forms in seasons of waiting when the experiences in our early faith seem to… Read More
They care for the sick. Stock our supermarket shelves. Pick up our trash. Clean our buildings. Deliver our groceries and packages. Prepare our food. And keep us safe. They are the COVID-19 frontline heroes. These brave workers continue to serve others despite the health risk. Without them,… Read More
When my children ask me, “Why is this happening?” “How long will the coronavirus last? “Why doesn’t God just stop it?” I don’t know what to say. I’m tempted to give an answer that would offer some type of explanation and wipe away all their fears. But I… Read More
In this season, we are all struggling one way or another. Some are grieving the loss of loved ones. Others are battling fear of illness or the possibility of losing their job. And essential workers struggle with anxiety as they place their lives at risk to serve others. But God… Read More
The world is changing. Our lives have been turned upside down. The COVID-19 virus has reoriented how we work, play, learn, and relate to one other. But in this time when everything seems to be changing, the one constant is the eternal unchanging Word of God. Isaiah 40:8 says, “Flowers… Read More
With the growing COVID-19 pandemic, the church finds itself in unchartered territory. Christians love community. In fact, the early church was built upon fellowship. Acts 2:46-47 says, “Day after day they met as a group in the Temple and had their meals together in their homes …”… Read More
