How to Pray

How to Pray

Prayer is central to our lives as Christians. It is one of the key ways we open our hearts to hear God’s call. But it’s important to understand that we’re not taking the lead when we pray. The truth is that God takes the initiative. God is already knocking at the...
Experience True Joy!

Experience True Joy!

Imagine if we weren’t allowed to goof around at all. The Pilgrims, for example, had laws prohibiting people from having fun if it caused them to not “keep holy the Sabbath.” That might seem ridiculous today – and it should. We should listen to...
Gossip is Grounded in Disrespect

Gossip is Grounded in Disrespect

It seems to be inevitable. You’re talking to a couple friends about things that have been happening to each of you but the conversation slowly drifts. Before long, instead of talking about those of you who are there in the room, you start to talk about your friends...
Plan – then “Make Do”

Plan – then “Make Do”

Some people are natural planners, while others are comfortable living life more spontaneously. I have heard both types of people claim that their way is best, and I always disagree. Like most things, a balance is needed. Frankly, I love to plan but life doesn’t...
Balance is Critical

Balance is Critical

Adults aren’t the only ones who have trouble creating a balanced life. Teens can also end up leading lives that are out of whack and that’s not a good thing. Balance is one of those concepts that you’ve probably heard about a lot but do you really...