Which Definition of Love Do You Use?

Even if you don’t necessarily love New York, the odds are good that you or someone you know has one of those “I Love New York” mugs. If you don’t know what […]
Is It Possible to Vent without Gossiping?

We all need someone to talk to. And if we don’t talk about the things that bother us, we often internalize our angst in ways that can become debilitating and […]
Distractions: A Strategy for Diverting Our Attention from Jesus

I recently got back from a week of serving at a youth camp. It was a great experience, but it showed me how high and constant the watermark of spiritual […]
How Does Holiness Relate to Love?

How important is holiness? Isn’t it good enough just to be a loving person? And what does it even mean to be holy? The word itself means “set apart.” So, […]
The Family You Know You Need

Serenity often overruns the clock (and everything else) during my morning coffee. My deck provides the perfect spectator seat to the herd of deer that frequently visit the back field. […]
Was It Loving to Affirm My Sin?

Years ago when I abandoned God and embraced sin, several Christians demonstrated their “loving like Jesus” by affirming my right to make my own choices, rallying around me as a […]
A Cooperative Church

Have you ever seen a gospel lesson mirrored in everyday life? I had one of those moments hit on New Year’s. I grew up in a family that loved to […]
How to Learn How to Love Well – Q&A with Marriage Expert Dr. Joe Beam

In this Q&A on marriage, Joe Beam, bestselling author and founder of Marriage Helper, gives practical advice on how to learn how to love well. Q: Let’s say I want […]