I grew up hearing that “the church is the people, not the building.” And while that’s technically true (the church is the redeemed people of God), the statement came within a broader theology—somet...
Looking for a counselor can be overwhelming. How do you know if someone will be good? Is that person properly trained? Is he or she a Christian? If so, how much does a Christian worldview shape tha...
Richard Scarry published his beloved Bunny Book in 1968. It’s one of my favorites to read to my 3-year-old son. I love the way the young son of my guest today, Nadya Williams, responded to that boo...
The moment my 10-year-old son Jack grasped the first hold on the rock climbing wall at the regional championship last year, I knew something was wrong. His normally fluid movements were clumsy and ...
Every so often, I watch episodes of a popular reality TV show, in part because it’s admittedly entertaining but also because it’s a window into contemporary culture. Even if “reality TV” dating sho...
Do you remember the first time you felt successful? Maybe a teacher put a star on your drawing or chose it for an art show. Maybe you kicked your first soccer goal and everyone cheered. Once we get...
As a member of Gen Z—the generation that grew up with smartphones—I didn’t realize how my phone was degrading my spiritual life until I had to give it up. That moment came when I graduated high sch...