Should Christians participate in a holiday that has its roots in pagan traditions? Whether it’s Halloween or some of the pagan elements in the Americanized versions of Christmas and Easter, this is a issue that many Christians struggle with. Some take the approach of receiving them. They see no problem in dressing up like ghouls and…

Every kid asks questions. In fact, every child will ask questions to the point where all we want as parents and adults is a few minutes of peace and quiet: “Can we go there?” “Can I have that?” “Why do I have to go to bed?” “Why do I have to go to school?” “Why?”…

If you struggle with mental illness, you are not alone. You’re not crazy. (Well, we’re all a little crazy, but you’re not ‘crazy’ crazy). Most important, there’s hope. Here are five words I want you to hear: You belong. Don’t ever say “I don’t fit in.” You belong. Romans 12:4-5 says, “For just as each…

You may be worried about the direction of our country, but you don’t need to freak out. You may or may not like either candidate, but that’s not a sign of an impending doomsday. You might have heard that this election could send the entire country into the gutter, that the fate of the free…

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