As crazy as it sounds, divorce is almost seen as a rite of passage in today’s culture. It’s certainly seen as a viable option when our marriages hit rough times. The problem with this thinking is that ALL marriages hit rough times. So based on our culture’s standard, all marriages have times where divorce could…
If you’re not a pastor, missionary, or Bible teacher, you may not have given much thought to preparing for ministry. But the truth is that if you are a follower of Christ, you are already in full-time ministry. Whether you are a pastor, a teacher, a nurse, an accountant, or a stay-at-home mom… you are…
We all know the statistics. Marriage is hard. In fact, some may wonder what the true purpose of marriage is anyhow. Why get married when so many marriages fail? But the truth about marriage is that with the right perspective (and help from the Holy Spirit), it can be one of the greatest blessings of…
As Christians, we are called to serve – to be doers of the Word. We push ourselves and work hard to live the calling that God has given us. Somewhere along the way, however, many of us have taught ourselves that it’s not okay to rest. But God never intended for us to be overworked….
As a runner, it is important to never give up on the hills. Stay steady, maintain your form, and you will reach the top. And truth be told, the same is true in life. Hill training can be very intimidating for the novice runner. Because I spend most of my time running indoors on a…
Let me tell you about the time I learned the importance of embracing the storms in life… It was the first weekend in June, and my mother and I decided to run a 5k race. Neither of us was well prepared, but we knew we could probably pull off the short distance. We showed up…