Vending Machine or Gourmet Meal? We live in a time when we receive things almost instantly, but what happens when we have to wait and trust? Read more
Death on the Potomac I have followed that path dozens of times — several times a year during more than a decade. So when I found out about the tragic plane crash on Jan. 29 that cost the lives of 67 people, I couldn’t help thinking, it could have been me. Read more
Managing Compassion Fatigue Compassion fatigue is defined as the emotional and physical exhaustion that leads to a diminished ability to empathize with others. This is typically experienced by people in caregiving roles; however, anyone can experience compassion fatigue. Read more
Rockhounding Rockhounding — hunting for unique rocks — is a hobby for many. But what if we became rockhounds for Jesus, seeking to uncover the gems of faith around us? Read more
The Danger of Being Overly Zealous Ecclesiastes highlights the tension between the opposites of good and bad. The only way to break through the confusion surrounding good and evil is to "fear God." Read more
Building Faith in Kids in Times of Struggle In an unpredictable world, what can we do, as adults, to help our kids build their faith in times of struggle? We must equip our children to find hope, strength and peace through reliance on God. Read more
Dear Church Election results are rolling in and, if you voted for one of two candidates, 50% of you are disappointed, discouraged, upset and unsettled. Read more
The Treasure Map is Not the Treasure The Bible is an ancient collection of poems, stories, history and perspectives, written by imperfect people, that points us to the Word of God. Read more
Leaving the World Behind On the 55th anniversary of the moon landing, Natashia McVay reflects on how we, too, will someday leave the world behind. In the meantime, we are to be in the world but not of the world. This starts by developing a personal relationship with God. Read more
