To be fully know and fully loved; I believe this is the heart of each human being – it is the way we were created. Yes, there are some who

There are many good things in which we can involve ourselves, things that serve a purpose but at the same time rob us of the time and energy we need

There are many voices that fill our heads. Each day we are bombarded by radio, television, the internet, family, friends, co-workers, the public, and of course those inaudible words which

I confess, I have sometimes felt inadequate when asked my opinion on any number of subjects prevalent in the church today, only to have no definitive answer. But often, it

Close-Knit Family, Family-Values, Family-Friendly: These phrases are used to appeal to our senses when looking for a new church, considering which movie to watch, or shopping for a new vehicle.

Recently, I was writing a magazine article when I touched on the topic of forgiveness. Forgiveness is not just a fundamental, but also a familiar word to the Christian faith.

After purchasing my first iphone I discovered I had an uncanny knack for taking out of focus pictures. It wasn’t until one of my kids told me about the focus

What a difference a year makes. After a year of studies at Hillsong College in Sydney, Australia, my daughter Maggie is now home. Her year abroad was very formative and

This fall our nation was rocked once again by another mass shooting, this time at Oregon’s Umpqua College. While many well-intended citizens and opportunistic politicians are quick to call for

I don’t remember the exact date, but I remember exactly where I was, tucked away in a closet in the basement of a church sometime in the summer of 2004.