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Perfectionism suffocates the soul, robbing Christians of peace and joy. Like a sinful virus, it hinders God’s work and damages relationships.As we look at social media during this coronavirus pandemic, it’s clear many people want others to think...

In the movie Back to the Future and its sequels, the main characters had opportunities to go back in time and correct wrong choices. In some ways, the coronavirus pandemic offers us the same opportunity.Sheltering in place gives us time for God to...

Legally, Jesus’ nationality was Jewish. He was born to Jewish parents in Bethlehem, in the southern portion of the Judean Mountains in what is now called the West Bank of present-day Israel. Bethlehem’s rich history as the “city of David” (Luke...

Discussions about modesty are difficult in a desensitized culture, but church leaders have the responsibility to strategically educate and equip congregations from God’s word concerning immodest clothing and behavior. When confrontation is...

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. – John 13:35 Jesus gives His disciples this measuring stick for discipleship. Stated simply, our love reveals His.Our motivation for love is found in 1 John 4:11...

“At one time you were darkness,” the Apostle Paul told the early church in Ephesians 5:8, “but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.”The world today attempts to redefine light and darkness, but God’s standard of light remains....

The stereotype of the grumpy old person on greeting cards might make us smile, but the Christian who expresses negativity is not appealing. Negativity reveals a negative-focused mindset, and it can ooze out of us to infect others. It all begins...

Chubby-cheeked and charming in a yellow sundress, the little girl standing by her mother at the Macy’s checkout suddenly bolted from her side. “I don’t want to. I don’t feel like it,” she yelled at her embarrassed mama, who left her place in line...

Hosanna is a word we love to say in our churches, especially on Palm Sunday. But few Christians today know the word’s origin.

Some writers provide detailed “before-you-kick-the-bucket” lists, including Joe McKeever on Crosswalk who offered 50 things believers should do before heaven. Instead, I believe there are 10 necessary areas I need to deal with before I die. That...

New Christians need a solid foundation in scripture for their faith. They need to be taught the Word of God so they will understand God’s character and the basic doctrines that support their faith. Scripture can arm new believers for inevitable...

Some years ago, I spoke to a group of women about the levels of friendship. I moved from level to level, illustrating each one and smiling as I watched the women try to identify the characteristics of their relationships on a handout. It never...

The obvious state of the nations of the world should concern Christians, but infinitely more, the state of the Christian church today. The church, like the world, is inundated with pride, immorality, greed, and a host of other sins. Many...

I’m sure you’ve seen the difference. On one hand, there’s the senior saint who glows with life, even though weak, disabled or struggling physically; on the other hand, there’s the believer who faces each “senior...

I admire an elderly go-getter in my church. Adventurous and full of joy, she pursues God’s purposes with zest. She’s not slowing down; she’s revving up with eternity in mind! Never assume retirement from one’s lifework...

When battling illness, especially chronic diseases, considerable time and energy go into the daily struggle to get well. As suffering and pain increase, it’s easy to become discouraged or lose hope. It may be hard to treasure life. The pressure...

We’ve all been there. Rolling over and over in bed, rehearsing a frustration from our workday, or struggling with fear over something in the future. Stressed out and sleepless, we’re wishing morning would come. But it doesn’t have to be that...

Understanding the varied kinds of loss that can cause grief will help Christians come alongside to love, support, and counsel those who grieve. It might even help Christians better understand their own grieving.

Look at statistics on storage units and it’s clear: people are discontent. We never have enough. But contentment isn’t just about what we have. It’s more about the condition of our heart. The Puritan preacher Jeremiah...

Regrets hang over us like gloomy clouds of self-condemnation. Regrets can bring a wide variety of emotions into our lives, everything from recurring sadness to deep, painful and overwhelming remorse. When I think of regrets, I can’t help but think...