1 Corinthians 13 is known as the Bible’s “love” chapter. Often read at weddings, this chapter gives us a long list of character traits that true love exhibits. One thing I find particularly interesting, however, is that the very first attribute listed is patience. (Everyone’s favorite – right?)Â Yes, true love is patient, which makes the…
Criticism happens. Sometimes it can be a positive or constructive tool in our lives; but more often than not, it ends up leading to hurt feelings and offense. In school, our teachers critique the homework we submit. In the workplace, our boss is criticizing our job performance. At home, our friends and family critique the…
I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to be prepared and well-trained when it comes to running. My very first race was a 12k, and unfortunately, I wasn’t too prepared for it. To be honest, I had just started running a few weeks prior to the race. I made it through, but it was…
Do I really need to go to church every week? This question is becoming more and more common in today’s culture. I grew up in church my whole life, and as a believer, attending church simply came with the territory. I never questioned going because I believed that it was something Christians were fundamentally called…