Blogs

More Than a Meme

Written by Debbie Pennington

What’s in a meme? Let’s take a moment to think more deeply about this modern method of communication. Memes can be a fun, shorthand way of communicating among good friends....

Christian Character Traits I Learned From Teaching

Written by Bellinda Simanjuntak

When we think of teachers, we typically think only of how they teach their students. But can teachers also learn important lessons from their students? I’ve been teaching English for...

That’s Not What I Expected! The Story of Joseph’s Clothes

Written by Kevin Braswell

Where is God when things go wrong? Has God abandoned me? Is He still out there? How should we act when life changes rapidly and things go wrong? The story of Joseph in Genesis is laden...

What Playing Games Teaches Our Children

Written by Pam Myers

Hearken back to your childhood days. Do you remember the card or board games you played with family and friends? There were a lot of kids in my childhood neighborhood, so much so...

Frustration Does Not Justify Being Unmerciful

Written by Manuel Sánchez

Today it’s acceptable to show frustration when others make mistakes. But what does the Bible say about yielding to frustration and forgetting mercy? A few weeks ago, I experienced...

Therefore Submit Yourselves—Really?

Written by Andrew Travers

With a presidential election this year, we will see both sides slandering and disrespecting each other. Should Christians behave this way? Those of us in the United States are in...

Approaching the Gates of Death

Written by Justin French

As you approach the end of your life, and death becomes more and more imminent, the question arises, What really matters? Let’s step in and imagine death right before us. ...

Keep Your Heart With All Diligence

Written by Janel Johnson

To “keep” is to guard, preserve, be faithful to and maintain. It’s a responsibility to protect and care for. How can I keep my heart with diligence? When I was a young...

How to Handle Being the Only Teen in Your Congregation

Written by Brittany Ebersole

Many teens are in congregations where there are no other teens. How can you maintain a positive mindset when you don’t have peers in your home congregation? Teens need social...