In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to feel disconnected from our spiritual selves and from God. As John Eldredge reminds us, “we’ve become disciples of the internet”, conditioned to expect instant gratification and immediate answers. This constant connectivity has inadvertently trained our souls for impatience, making it challenging to cultivate a deep, meaningful relationship…
In his book Shame and Grace, Lewis Smedes wrote, “The difference between guilt and shame is very clear-in theory. We feel guilty for what we do. We feel shame for what we are.” Everyone experiences a certain amount of shame and regret over sins committed in the past. The Bible has much to say about…
Someone once said, “The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment.” Perhaps. But I also have a mentor who often says, “Never take unsolicited advice.” Does it have to be one or the other? Or can it be both? I’ll let you decide. Recently, I came across a couple…
As I walked along the Atlantic surf on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, my question was simple. What do you got for me Lord? I’ve done this on many occasions and eagerly expected an answer. He did not disappoint. If you think committing your life to following Christ is easy and mostly without angst,…
In a recent Gallup poll, when asked about the overall state of moral values today, only 15% of Americans see moral values in the U.S. as “excellent” or “good,” while a significant 49% view the state of morality as “poor.”[i] In many ways, I’m not surprised; are you? Just look around us, at least from…
We’re havin’ a heat wave. At tropical heat wave. At least here in Pennsylvania, USA. For those in the Southern Hemisphere experiencing something quite a bit different, sorry! It’s hot, hot, hot up here. I’m reminded of the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus in the Gospel of Luke verses 19-31. Laid outside the gate of…
According to Gallup, while only 6% of adults in Vietnam (the lowest worldwide) felt lonely during a lot of the day in 2023, 45% of people in Comoros (the highest) said the same. When people feel lonely, they are more likely to feel anger, sadness, stress, worry, and physical pain. They are also less likely…
As God appeared to Moses in the burning bush Moses hesitated to take on the assignment which God had prepared him. What would turn out to be one of the most significant displays of God’s authority and power ever recorded in history. Yet with great trepidation, Moses balked at his mission. Moses answered, “What if…