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In addition, being kind to ourselves primes us to be kind to others. A discipline of responding to ourselves with compassion will train us to treat others similarly. Here, then, are ten surprising ways to treat yourself with kindness.

Like an invisible thread, celebrating our country bound us together. Even as a child, it made me feel like an important part of something special. It gave me a sense of security, belonging, and gratitude. Every kid needs that. 

The term “Fundamentalist” or “Fundamentalism” was probably first coined by Curtis Lee Laws in the Baptist paper The Watchman Examiner in 1920. According to Laws, Fundamentalists were those who were ready “to do battle for the Fundamentals.” The...

In his annual address to diplomats accredited to the Holy See this month, Pope Francis came after cancel culture. According to Juan Pablo Cannata, a sociology researcher at Universidad Austral in Argentina, who is writing his dissertation on...

Christians living in our postmodern, relativistic society are often warned that sharing their faith is the intolerant “imposing” of their values on others. Since being branded “intolerant” is the cardinal sin in our culture, it’s tempting to keep...

If you follow Jesus, it'll break your heart. And it is absolutely worth it.

Tolkien's works demonstrate that it's possible to have a dark childhood and still possess a remarkable and life-affirming imagination.

A fellow pastor once asked me, “What are the keys to a long tenure?” It was a good question, and one (to be honest) that I hadn’t reflected on. I immediately thought of the usual things such as prayer and spiritual vitality but in truth, I had...

Remember, Jesus came to save the world. We cannot save a world that we isolate ourselves from.

The cultural standard of being a woman isn’t the only voice we have to listen to. There are centuries of women in church history who have paved the way and brought meaning to being a godly woman. 

Trials are a gift, even though it doesn't feel like it right away.

There is a question that neither God nor any other human can answer. It is in Hebrews 2:3, “How shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him.”

Whether you can be a theologian without attending seminary is a debatable issue in Christian academic circles. I have personally attended seminary and completed my Master’s Degree in Ministry, but I have a different view on this question as...

Let’s take a lesson from the book of Acts and consider how we might forgive faster, love better, and resolve conflict in a Christ-like manner.

Even if we are starting a new school year and we know nobody at the school, God will be walking down the halls by our side, whether we are in grade school, high school, college, or seminary.

If we're being honest, everyone, married couples, singles, and even seasoned saints, have sexual desires that deserve to be acknowledged and understood. While sex can be an uncomfortable subject to tackle, it must be openly yet respectfully...

The great thing about homeschooling is that flexibility allows for a certain level of stress to dissipate. Instead of the morning rush and chaos getting kids up for school, lunches made, bags hauled to the car, you can focus on personal growth...

David Brooks wrote an important article for the Atlantic that was simply titled, “How America Got Mean.” His conclusion was both insightful and deeply disturbing.