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Should I Engage With People Online Who Disagree?
Many a day, I wonder, and perhaps you do too, “Should I engage with people online who disagree with me?” There’s no one correct answer, but here are five questions I like to ask myself first, as a Christian who strives to use my time effectively for the glory of God. The background Today’s digitally…
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Do More Better: A Standout Among Christian Productivity Books (It Changed My Life)
Does your life need more organization? Do you feel you could get more accomplished with a few pointers? Do More Better is a short, powerful book to help with just that.
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Jesus is God: 8 Reasons from the Bible
The question of “is Jesus God?” has been a subject of discussion since not long after the world timetable flipped to A.D. So let’s take a look at this most critical issue. Though the theories on who Jesus is vary, I would like to summarize a compelling treatment I heard in a sermon recently of…
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Planners vs. Spontaneous People: Honest Thoughts from a Planner
Published 4/7/19. Updated 4/9/24. Planners vs. spontaneous people. Like oil and water, those who like to plan their schedules in advance and those who operate with nothing but spontaneity don’t mix well, at least under natural circumstances. Planners, of which I am one, like to know what is coming up in the week or month…
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The Strange Dynamic of Facebook Friendships
A cynical, possibly humorous discussion on the difference between real life friends and Facebook friends.
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Is Christianity at Odds with Science & Facts?
Is Christianity at Odds with Science & Facts? There is a growing liberal sentiment today that having a Biblical worldview means compromising on or even disbelieving in science. Phrases like “science denier” or “Christianity and science are incompatible” get thrown around a lot. As Christians, we often get taken aback or find ourselves on the…
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Repentance and Fridge Cleaning
Both tasks are important. One is essential for the Christian. There are some striking parallels I explore in this post.
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The Weight of the World vs. the Weight of Glory
A simple reminder of the unshakable hope the Christian has in God’s promises.
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Can Christians have a sense of humor?
Can Christians have a sense of humor? Is it OK to have fun and be light-hearted as a Christian, even amidst the seriousness of living out the Gospel? This is something I’ve been thinking about, as I love to laugh, be silly and spread humor and “ridiculum.” It gives me great joy to discover or…
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Traveling New Zealand: South Island Majestic Beauty
Published 1/20/2019. Updated 1/19/2021. The first two weeks of 2019 found my husband Mike and I making a long held dream come true: traveling New Zealand via road trip – the South Island. The how and why of our ending up there went a little something like this. 2018 marked a milestone birthday for me…
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Update on Running Mileage Goal
At the beginning of 2018, I wrote a post outlining my plan for a running mileage goal of 500 miles during the course of the year. As of 12/29, I have logged 505* miles! Extremely pleased to have completed one of my goals for the year. The * caveat is to denote a couple of…
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Personal Reflections from 2018
2018 was a year like no other. Please disregard the fact that can be said about most years. 🙂 This year was unique; this post will explain why as well as a backstage pass into the reflections and lessons of yours truly. I am well aware that if you clicked on this post, odds are…
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Thinking Biblically (To Emote or to Reason)
“We are living in a time where people hear with their eyes and think with their feelings.” – Ravi Zacharias In a social media-driven world, how we communicate and think has been turned on its head from ages gone by. Somewhere along the way, we’ve lost not only some valuable interpersonal skills, but our ability…
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A Christmas Prayer
Originally published 12/6/2018. Updated 12/5/2020. This post is for any Christian like me, who sometimes struggles to not only get into the Christmas spirit but to fight through the cultural holiday distractions to focus on the meaning of Christmas. This is a prayer I will pray often as the big day draws near. Heavenly Father,…
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Should I Believe in Sola Scriptura?
This post will examine the question, “should I believe in Sola Scriptura?” I can’t put my finger on what has caused it as a society, but I’ve seen it countless times. Professing Christians using sources other than Scripture as their go-to for understanding how to make sense of God and any matters about life: *…
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Theology of Gratitude
Gratitude isn’t just a seasonal feeling, it’s a spiritual posture. Thanksgiving flows from a heart aligned with God’s will, not from circumstances that always make sense. The theology of gratitude, then, is more than a topic—it’s an invitation to live every day aware of God’s goodness, faithfulness, and presence.
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An Easy Way to Make Your Boss Happy
Want to know an easy way to make your boss happy? Keep reading! When the boss is happy, he is easier to get along with, she may treat you better, and you may even find yourself getting promoted sooner. What is not to like? I recently learned a trick that goes a long way in…
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Thoughts From a Forgotten Demographic: Conservative Christians Who Didn’t Vote for Trump
I am troubled by the precipitous decline in civility amongst people in the United States who hold opposing views. This topic has been on my mind for some time. While I don’t often write about politics, I’ve stated before my thoughts on how to address this decline. This article is just my way of sharing my…
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To My Friends Who Vote Differently Than I Do: Election Thoughts
This post has been updated 1/3/24. It was originally published on 11/5/2018. With a big election year upon us, I wanted to send out a feeler into the world. Is there still a chance to value people over politics? I think there is. Allow me to explain. These are my thoughts on how to handle…
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On Christian Hypocrisy: A Helpful Way to Identify & Sort Out Unseemly Behavior
Christian hypocrisy is a loaded topic. The accusation, “Christians are hypocrites,” has been uttered many times, often as a stated reason why someone has no interest in attending church or examining Christianity for themselves. What’s the deal with Christian hypocrisy? To be sure, it is not difficult to find people who claim to be Christians (“professing…