Walking In Truth

Every father wants to see his children succeed. You hope they will do well in school, build healthy friendships, develop their abilities, and find opportunities to use their gifts. Yet life do…

Few things can be more painful than being misunderstood by someone in your own family. You may explain what you meant, only to discover that your words have been interpreted differently. A sim…

There are moments when doing what is right can make you feel out of place. Your friends may laugh at someone, encourage you to lie, pressure you to join in something dishonest, or make sinful …

Scripture “He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.” — Proverbs 14:21, KJV Opening Sometimes making fun of someone seems harml…

When You Realize You've Missed Too Much of Your Children's Lives He came across an old photograph while looking through a drawer. His children were much smaller then, smiling beside h…

When Money Problems Begin to Divide Your Family The conversation started with a bill. One unexpected expense had arrived at the worst possible time, and there simply did not seem to be enough…

When Your Friendships Are Pulling You Away From God At first, nothing seemed wrong. They were simply friends who enjoyed spending time together. They laughed at the same jokes, shared the sam…

Why Your Faith Feels Weak—and the Daily Disciplines That Strengthen It I’ve served in church leadership long enough to recognize a pattern that repeats itself across congregations, age grou…