My grandson began kindergarten, and his imagination was crushed within the first weeks of school. He received a worksheet of a tree and was told to color the tree with his green crayon. Using his
Should Christians practice meditation as part of their spiritual practice? Winfield Bevins shares what kind of meditation Christians should be practicing, the Scriptural basis for such practices, and what benefits meditation holds for our souls.
Are you faced with a situation that has you consumed with fear and worry? You are not alone. Lucas Bonates shares what he learned about fear while revisiting a passage of Scripture and seeing it in a new way.
What is the role of sorrow in life? We all know it is unpleasant, and we want to avoid it at all costs. But, we need sorrow! Marilyn Elliott shares the benefits of sorrow and how it can open us up to real, authentic life which later leads to joy.
Christians are allowed to experience and express sorrow, but they are often prevented from doing so. Marilyn Elliott shares some thoughts on the role of sorrow and lament in the Christian life.
Christians have long used creative works in order to connect to God and nourish their souls through contemplation. Those images and works do not always require any overt religious features in order to help us enter into the thin places where our souls flourish.
Do you remember that mean kid who bullied you in school? Sometimes it seems like we have those people in our lives as adults. Heather Butler shares four thoughts to help you handle the mean kid on the playground of life.
How are those New Year’s Resolutions working out? What about Lent? Patricia Taylor talks about epic failures, true success, and finding the grace to go on.
Stop. Breathe. Be. It doesn’t matter what state you find yourself in; God still desires to draw near. Why not meet Him with honesty? Today’s Weekly Breather offers an exercise in being honest with God in lament.
Even if your marriage is not struggling, it needs regular maintenance and care! Being intentional and informed is invaluable in caring for marital relationships. Kathy Milans shares five of the books she has found most helpful for nourishing marriages.
In many Christian ministry circles, people believe that in order to serve God, we have to sacrifice ourselves and “burn out or rust out.” Elizabeth Peterson shares her journey of learning good self care and five core truths she has learned in the process.
It is incredibly difficult when things don’t turn out the way we planned. But, it is important to celebrate no matter what the outcome. Chassity Neckers shares the importance of learning to celebrate even when we suffer.
