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  Our culture today is filled with anger. Troll social media for a few minutes, and you’ll see it—people lashing out, spewing vitriol toward others without a second thought. Tune in to the news, and the story is the same: reporters stoking anger to capture your attention. I’ve been observing this daily, and one thing…

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The holidays are over, and reality is setting in. Credit card bills are starting to hit, the sky is gray and heavy with clouds, and daylight feels shorter than ever. For many, the post-holiday slump is made worse by the cold, dark winter days, and the “winter blues” seem to hit harder than usual. In…

“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?” Raise your hand if you instantly start singing along to Mister Rogers’ iconic theme song! His words capture the heart of one of the greatest commandments—to love our neighbors. But let’s face it: in…

Christians are not exempt from the natural causes of a fallen world or the progression of a poor environment or bad habits. Pain and suffering are consequences of the Fall. Our world is full of disease, illness, violence, abuse, and all sorts of pain. Scripture tells us that even creation groans in this fallen state.…

We’ve all told a white lie or two—small fibs to avoid awkwardness or spare someone’s feelings. On the surface, these lies seem harmless, even considerate. After all, who wants to make a situation more uncomfortable by being brutally honest? However, even these seemingly inconsequential untruths can have far-reaching consequences, creating ripples in our personal and…

I love this time of year. Early mornings, when the world is still cloaked in darkness, I rise and turn on the Christmas lights. As I sip my coffee, I can’t help but marvel at the beauty of light shining in the midst of the night. It’s a quiet, peaceful moment. Yet, as much as…

As we enter this Christmas week, many of us may not feel as “merry” as the season’s carols suggest. Yet, in the story of Mary, we find a model of how to experience true joy and peace amidst uncertainty. Can you imagine what a young girl must have felt when an angel appeared to her…

If someone you care about isn’t OK, how do you approach the topic of mental health? A friend recently asked me this very question. She’s noticed that a close friend of hers has been acting differently—eating poorly, feeling down most of the time, and losing interest in activities they once enjoyed. She’s concerned that he…
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