Every year as the New Year approaches, I find myself getting more nostalgic and reflective. But with a decade fading away, it is especially a time to consider what the Continue Reading →
Growing up, there were two things that my parents always made us say to people. “Thank you” and “please.” In regard to the latter, it didn’t really matter how small Continue Reading →
Recently one of our friends attended a presentation on the topic of youth and technology. Among many points, the presenter indicated that given most teens have phones (and this isn’t Continue Reading →
“Let us pour you a cup of happiness.” I was on my way to work one morning when I glanced over at a beloved local eatery. The parking lot was Continue Reading →
“Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil (Matthew 6:34)” A substantial body of evidence indicates that what we Continue Reading →
It was the Friday after Thanksgiving, and the weather was mild. That meant one thing. It was a perfect day to finish raking the leaves. With our yard being about Continue Reading →
Dear Church Leaders, I am writing a note to summarize an issue that has been heavy on my heart for years, and I ultimately feel called to be as honest Continue Reading →
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Morgan’s “heart journey” started in the spring of 2010 as a 4th grader at the age of 11. She started getting sick and throwing up pretty frequently for no apparent Continue Reading →
This morning, I waved at my wife, Amy, as we did our usual “tag team” exercise routine. I had gone out early for a run, and as I got home, Continue Reading →
Evidence increasingly suggests that we and our youth are exhibiting increased levels of anxiety and depression. Consider for one that the suicide rate for teens and young adults (20-24) of Continue Reading →