Do Prayers Work in a Pandemic?

Do Prayers Work in a Pandemic: Faith Over Outcomes When God seems silent, prayer rests in who He is—present, wise, and sovereign—more than in immediate results. Rather than demanding answers, […]
O.P.E.N.: 4 Things Elders Must Do

4 Things Elders Must Do for Safe Reopening Oversee policy and timing as shepherds, owning responsibility for when and how the church gathers again. Plan the big calls—distancing, touch-free communion, […]
Church Leaders Need Friends

Church Leaders: Friendship Practices Progress from acquaintances to closest brothers with growing time, trust, accountability, and vulnerability. Speak truth with grace, sharing weaknesses and guarding confidentiality to deepen real ministry […]
Biden, Trump, and Other Urgent Things That Come Up

Biden and Trump—A Psalm 14 Reality Check Psalm 14 indicts both parties, showing that none of us consistently does good and we often live as if God isn’t there. Political […]
Practical Guide to Monster Hunting

Monster Hunting and the Hope We Need Imagined monsters mirror hidden fears and longings—loneliness, control, security—especially during disruptive seasons. Naming the monster helps us see what we’re trusting most and […]
The Surprising Layers of a Genealogy

Layers of a Genealogy in Biblical Reflection Layers of a Genealogy uncover depth as Genesis 5 reveals not only lifespans but the weight of faith passed—or not passed—between generations. Sobering […]
Home Alone: Surviving the Pandemic for Married Couples

Surviving the Pandemic and Strengthening Marriage Surviving the Pandemic in marriage means de-escalating conflicts with calm listening, empathy, and patience rooted in Scripture. Identifying deeper motives behind arguments helps uncover […]
4 Creative Ways Churches are Serving Their Communities

4 Creative Ways Churches are Serving Their Communities in Action Churches launched initiatives like the “Dollar Club” to meet local needs, showing that 4 Creative Ways Churches are Serving Their […]