Word-y Gifts for Christian Faith & Life
April 20, 2025
Release is a scary thing. But every now and again, life asks us to let go of something—a job, a special relationship, a bad attitude, or some cherished hobby or habit. Other times it asks us to let go by Read more…
May 13, 2023
One of the characteristics I admire most about Jesus was his confidence. He knew who he was, where he came from, and where he was going. He was undeniably powerful but he displayed neither outward bravado nor the smugness that Read more…
March 19, 2023
Most Christians know the song “I have decided to follow Jesus.” The Sunday School classic is about leaving old worldly ways behind and choosing to follow Christ. “Though none go with me, still I will follow,” one line says. “The Read more…
February 26, 2023
“Christianity is toxic.” So read a line in an article I read recently. The description is rather disturbing, perhaps even dangerous. Although some Christians—past and present—have indeed done and continue to do wrong-headed and un-Christ-like things in the name of Read more…
January 16, 2023
During my undergraduate studies, I was a member of my university’s choir. Each year, in preparation for our Spring tour and concert, the director selected songs from all over the world for us to learn. Many of them were sung Read more…