Life

Is He Lord over all?
Is He Lord over all?

Do I just allow people into that one safe space and restrict entry into the other areas of my life that are personal or too messy to explain?

New study suggests religion is good for youth mental health
New study suggests religion is good for youth mental health

"Religious young people are better off. They're simply better off in all aspects of their life than their non-religious or even less religious peers, including their mental health."

Former Satanist warns about 'New Age Jesus' devoid of the cross
Former Satanist warns about 'New Age Jesus' devoid of the cross

"People love God, and they want to be free, but all we are doing is teaching a Jesus that the devil has separated from the cross."

Step into the light
Step into the light

When we accept salvation in Christ, we have not been promised ease. What we have is the assurance that we do not walk in darkness, we are not overcome by it despite the shadows that lurk around us.

How all creation speaks of God's greatness
How all creation speaks of God's greatness

All the plants and animals we share our temporary home with boast about the greatness of God.

Have you ever experienced anguish in prayer?
Have you ever experienced anguish in prayer?

It is in seasons or moments like these that the all-encompassing existence of God is truly brought to the fore.

Reading the Bible leads to transformed lives, survey finds
Reading the Bible leads to transformed lives, survey finds

"Our research shows that consistent interaction with God's Word changes us."

'American Idol' singer Willie Spence dies at 23, hours after posting worship song on Instagram
'American Idol' singer Willie Spence dies at 23, hours after posting worship song on Instagram

Willie Spence, who gained national fame on "American Idol" last year, where he shared his faith and powerful voice and eventually became runner-up in the singing competition, tragically died in a car accident on Tuesday.

Poll: More Protestant pastors say the economy is hurting their churches
Poll: More Protestant pastors say the economy is hurting their churches

The survey also found that most pastors say congregational giving is in line with the previous year.

A letter to my unborn child
A letter to my unborn child

If you keep these instructions, you will be like a tree planted by the riverside.

Mr T preaches sermon on 'Doubting Thomas'
Mr T preaches sermon on 'Doubting Thomas'

"The A-Team" actor Mr T preached a sermon about doubt at his home church in Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, describing the experience as "a great honour" and "responsibility."

Emmanuel: God with us
Emmanuel: God with us

With the help of Holy Spirit, we can experience Emmanuel: God with us in today's modern society.

What's in a name?
What's in a name?

What name of God is speaking to you?

Male loneliness: The new epidemic
Male loneliness: The new epidemic

The research is overwhelming. Men are having an increasingly difficult time creating and maintaining close friendships.

God is our banner
God is our banner

David ends the Psalm restored, stating that "the help of men is worthless" in comparison to what he received from God.

Growing deeper to grow taller
Growing deeper to grow taller

I don't have many answers. But I do know that the quiet, gentle work of living with integrity through the non-spectacular parts of life will gradually result in greater strength from a deeper place.