Theresa had a stroke 18 years ago. She lost control over her hands. Which means for all these years she’s struggled to do simple things in life, like styling her own hair. That’s why when she goes to the beauty salon, she leaves with a smile. She feels beautiful. The trouble is, as soon as…

October is Clergy Appreciation Month, and Sunday, October 13 is Clergy Appreciation Day. This celebration is an opportunity to honor the approximately 50,000 ministers, priests, rabbis, and chaplains across the United States. Most members of the clergy aren’t well-known. They don’t speak to large audiences on TV or podcasts, or minister to huge congregations. The average…

Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it” (Psalm 139:4–6 ESV). A Perfect Quiet Time The sun rises on the horizon,…

“Birds of a feather flock together.” That saying means we feel most comfortable around people who look like us, talk like us, and think like us. Though natural, that tendency often costs us the opportunity to learn from and build relationships with people who hold different perspectives than we do. Diversity is rooted in God’s…

Today marks the anniversary of one of the worst events in Israel’s history. On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched thousands of rockets into Israel. 1,200 Jewish men, women, and children were brutally murdered by the terrorist organization, funded by the nation Iran. And only a week ago, Iran launched a barrage of missiles at the…

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I enjoyed watching my boys grow in their Christian faith. As they became older, it was up to them to develop their relationship with God and make it their own. But when they were young, it was Jean’s and my role as their parents to nurture their spirituality. Parents are blessed to be influenced by…

My most vivid childhood memories are rooted in experiences, not words. I remember what happened far more than I remember what people said. I’m sure that’s true for most of us. You probably don’t remember being told to avoid hot stoves, but I’ll bet you remember the first time you touched one. That’s why, when…

The rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb” (Psalm 19:9–10 ESV). Do you have time today? Time for what, Cathe? Just. . . time. If I were to ask you if you…

I don’t believe I’m overstating things when I say that the upcoming election is the most important in recent memory. There is a lot at stake! In America, we’re blessed with a government that, Abraham Lincoln said, is “of the people, by the people, and, for the people.” But our system of government is only…