Understanding God & Faith

We all want to find our way—our place, our purpose—and try to figure out the meaning of life.

A good story has characters: bad guys, good guys, and, of course, the hero. And a theme we connect with, such as, “Will evil triumph, or can good prevail?” To make the story work, we need drama: when trouble comes, what will the hero do, and where will help come from?

As people move through life, they often begin to think about deeper issues they may have ignored earlier. Sometimes, they feel regret for things they wish they had done—or not done—and sad realizations creep into their consciousness.

One Thursday a year, there are people all over the country who go through a mild moment of torture. It may have happened at one of your Thanksgiving dinners. The… Read More »Being Thankful on Purpose

Listen to the 7-minute podcast version God is meant to be the primary focus of our lives. Is it that way for you? Everyone’s spiritual journey is different. But there… Read More »Charting a Personal Path for Spiritual Growth

Maybe you rarely think about God. Perhaps you aren’t sure—deep down, in the dark times—he is there. Or, you believe there must be a God, but you can’t imagine he… Read More »How to Grow Closer to God

As we climbed the steps, we were drawn in by the energy and the smiles of twenty-somethings genuinely glad to be exactly where they now were. The older, borrowed building… Read More »What We Can Learn From Millennials

I was startled when my four-year old crept into our darkened room. I glanced at the bedside clock—3:00 AM—and was concerned . He never did that. He said he had… Read More »How God Speaks Through Us

Are you nearsighted? If so, your vision can be improved. But it’s up to you to seek treatment.   Nearsightedness, called myopia, is when we only see things clearly when… Read More »Getting Treatment for Spiritual Myopia

God could get his work on earth done in any number of ways. Amazingly, he often chooses to let us participate in the process. And, when we accept his invitation,… Read More »An Invitation to Experience God