The local church is meant to function as a healing and helping community that cares for God’s people. But what if, instead of grace and care, someone has experienced harm and hurt? When the church becomes a place of abuse and silence, the pain leaves people spiritually disoriented and alone. These individuals may wonder if they will ever feel safe around God’s people again. Instead of running to...
We put our faith in all kinds of things on a daily basis. Many of them are concrete and tangible. For example, we have faith that our car is going to transport us from point A to point B without incident, or that the chair we sit on will hold our weight. But faith in the creator God is not tangible and is therefore more complex and much harder to understand. Seeing others who model lives of faith...
Truly, truly, I say to you,you will weep and lament,but the world will rejoice.You will be sorrowful,but your sorrow will turn into joy.~ John 16:20 In speaking those comforting words to his disciples, our Savior made use of this memorable sentence, “Your sorrow will turn into joy.” As I read the whole passage, I pondered over those words, and tried to find out their meaning. Perhaps you think...
Born between 2010-2024, Gen Alpha is growing up in a world very different from the one their parents and teachers did. This generation faces intense pressure from school, social media, mental health struggles, and the rapid rise of technology. Despite a deep desire to make a difference, parents, educators, and faith leaders often feel overwhelmed by the growing generational divide. In Raising Gen...
College has a way of feeling like a reset button. It’s a fresh start, a new adventure, an opportunity to become “Robert” after eighteen years of being “Bobby,” and for Susie to become “Susana.” I’ve stood at the front of a classroom and watched freshmen file in with that unmistakable mix of energy and uncertainty. Some look like they’ve been waiting for this moment their whole lives. Others look...
