Recently, Todd and I fulfilled an item on our bucket list: a visit to the Grand Canyon. (And no, that's not either of us in the image above!) If you’ve had the privilege of seeing it in person, you know there are a few words that come to mind as you stand on the edge …
Tag: Christian Life
Who’s Writing Your Story?
I’ve often thought that people who say the Bible is boring haven’t read it, especially the Old Testament. It contains intrigue, mystery, deception, lying, stealing, immorality, and coveting—every kind of human activity you can dream up. Thankfully, redemption and rescue are also woven throughout the stories of our ancestors. Several stories found in the past …
Does God Care About My Weight?
Does God Care About My Weight? A quick internet search tells me that in the United States, Americans spent more than $75 billion dollars on weight loss and diet control last year. This includes everything from diet soft drinks and artificial sweeteners to health clubs, meal replacements, diet supplements, prescription drugs, and even weight-loss surgeries. …
You’re Making History
“Today is history.” A friend made this remark in passing recently and it occurred to me that we often think of “history” as a record of things done by great people – accomplishments that change the course of culture and the world. We “study” history by reading books and accounts of extraordinary events but sometimes …
How To Have Joy And Purpose
What are two things that everyone wants, no matter what your background, age, or circumstances in life? 1. People want to be happy. 2. People want to have purpose. These two things seem to go hand-in-hand, don’t they? If you’re somewhat happy, you probably have at least a modicum of purpose in your life. And, …
The Way Of The Word 