For Christians of many denominations, the Advent and Christmas season begins with a ceremony known as the Hanging of the Green, which is held on the first Sunday of Advent. The manner in which …

Do you trust me? That was the question I heard from one of my sons as he, through a sly grin, begged me to sit down. Because he was unaware that I saw him slip the Whoopee Cushion beneath me, his …

Wife: “How can I get my husband to understand the importance of feelings as well as facts? When we find ourselves in an intense discussion he often says, ‘Just deal with the facts.’ …

In a world that constantly pulls us in a dozen directions, it becomes easy to lose sight of the values that anchor us—values that shape our character, our relationships, and even our impact in …

There’s an old saying that “some folks are so heavenly minded they’re no earthly good.” I don’t believe that’s entirely fair—after all, heaven should shape …

Pastor/Husband: “I became the pastor of the largest church in my denomination in my state while in my early 40’s. However, I did so at great cost. I replaced humility and family with …

As Thanksgiving approaches most of us will have an opportunity to unplug, evaluate, and offer thanks to God for the numerous blessings in our lives without the typical interruptions which accompany …

Family: A teenage girl whose family is always in church shared with a friend who shared with another friend which eventually made its way to the pastor that she caught her father watching pornography …

“Can Science Cure Death? It Sure Looks Like It.” “Can Google Solve Death?” “With Brain Preservation, Nobody Has To Die.” These are just a few of the …

“Do you really believe a fish swallowed Jonah?” The question came after I preached a chapel service at a “Christian” college. Frankly, the inquiry startled me. I was much …

Physician Shares: A friend of ours who is a physician was sharing with us recently concerning a correlation between healthy humor and healthy marriages. He stated, “In my years of practice I …

As our nation finds itself in yet another federal government shutdown, our faith communities must amplify a simple yet profound truth: God wishes suffering on no people. Scripture tells us that the …

Unexpected loss.  Unpaid expenses.  Unhealthy test results.  Unclear expectations.  Unrealistic goals.  Unmet needs. Trials can take various …

Follow-up: Last week’s column created responses which indicate the subject of finances to be one of the most challenging sources of conflict in marriage. So, to that area we share the following …

You can tell a lot about a person by the way people feel after they’ve been around them.  Some folks walk into a room and lift the air; others seem to drain it. Jesus, on the other …

My friend says that parenting college students is like doing the Hokey Pokey.  We’ve all sung that favorite children’s song.   As a parent, sometimes you put your hand …

Follow-up: Last week’s column created responses which indicate the subject of finances to be one of the most challenging sources of conflict in marriage. So, to that area we share the following …

“Loving God and loving people is all that matters.” Those were the words in an angry email I received the day after preaching a sermon about personal holiness. Intended as a less …

I once saw the familiar words taped above a weight bench in an athletic facility. Their Scriptural address later appeared on the eye black of a famous athlete set to play in a major SEC showdown. …

Wife: My husband and I were married for only two years when everything fell apart. He is an attorney in a prominent law firm, and I have a thriving career as a fashion designer. After I became aware …