"Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;"

Psalm 19:12

The Christian Conga Line

I am a fan of stand-up comedy, and the comedian James Acaster has a fantastic joke about Conga Lines. He jokes that a Conga dance is one of the most stressful enjoyable activities one can do. The lea

Psalm 19:12

Beauty in simplicity

Have you ever had to call a customer service line for one reason or another? I was on a flight when the plane had to make an emergency landing due to inclement weather. People were understandably pa

Psalm 19:12

Be Steadfast

As I read this passage, what came to mind was the line from the hymn "Amazing Grace:" "I once was lost, and now am found." This is what Paul is saying to the Colossians, they were once alienated and

Holding Faith for My Brother's Recovery

My younger brother was in a serious car accident and is now in the ICU. The doctors say he has a long road ahead, and I can’t help but fear for his fu

Yearning for Spiritual Renewal and Direction

Hello, I’m Emily, and I’m at a crossroads in my spiritual journey. For years, I have been active in my church, but lately, I have felt stagnant and un

Finding Hope in the Shadow of a Terminal Diagnosis

My name is Sarah, and I am a 45-year-old mother of two beautiful children. Recently, I was given the devastating news that I have only a few months to