Jesus urges His adherents in the Sermon on the Mount to be "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world" (Matthew 5:13–16). These great parallels draw attention…
Even if the journey is lovely, purity is not without difficulties and forgiveness. We live in a society when we frequently fall short, fail, and go through regretful times. Still,…
Sometimes it seems radical, even countercultural, the need to live simply in the modern world. Every day, especially in areas like relationships, communication, entertainment, and self-image, we are surrounded by…
Plans are not always carried out in life. Unexpected events—a job loss, a natural disaster, a fractured relationship—can cause us to feel lost. Especially when they seem to stray us…
Everybody has had times when life seems to be on hold. You could be waiting for a job, the realization of a dream, healing, or clarity on your next phase…
The idea of surrender can appear countercultural in a society too often promoting self-reliance and uniqueness. Still, one of the most important things we can do on our spiritual walk…