The Case for the Psalms of Lament
In modern culture, there’s a high premium placed upon “looking on the bright side.” For the most part, people are uncomfortable with open expressions of
5 Quotes From A.W. Tozer That Will Fuel Your Faith
Recently, I read The Crucified Life: How To Live Out a Deeper Christian Experience by A.W. Tozer, which was first published in 1953. Tozer was
Self-Discipline: Embracing the Rattle and Hum
In 1988, U2 released the album Rattle and Hum, and it quickly became part of the soundtrack of my youth. Maybe because it was a
Gas Prices, Inflation, & Psalm 49
With gas prices nearing five dollars a gallon and inflation on the rise, many of us are thinking about cash flow and how higher prices
What to Do When Everything Goes Wrong
There’s an old cliché: “When it rains it pours.” I’m not a fan of worn-out adages, but statements like this are shared because we can
Why You Can’t Follow Jesus From a Distance
According to a recent study, two-thirds of the workforce in America experiences workplace fatigue.[1] The National Safety Council (NSC) defines fatigue as “feelings of tiredness,
The Loneliness Epidemic and the Role of the Local Church
Research indicates that more than one-third of Americans describe themselves as lonely or socially isolated.[1] Loneliness is a quiet epidemic that has become increasingly problematic
Try a Little Kindness
Recently I was in heavy traffic when a man sped by me and flipped me off. I confess, my response was inappropriate—I erupted in a
What the Church Can Learn From Alcoholics Anonymous
My friends in Alcoholics Anonymous tell me there’s a mantra in AA that says, “You are only as sick as your secrets.” One of the
The Case for Biblical Meditation
These days, most of us are distracted. Constant access to technology and a steady diet of scrolling has highjacked our attention spans. In his book
The Art of Encouraging Ourselves
Walk into any bookstore, and you’ll find shelves filled with self-help books written by motivational experts. Human beings need continual encouragement and motivation, so these
7 Quotes on Prayer from E.M. Bounds
Most seasoned Christians agree that prayer is the catalyst that produces spiritual vigor. Prayer is the one thing that keeps us afloat and even thriving