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As autumn settles in and Thanksgiving approaches, many of us find ourselves gathering around tables filled with food, family, and familiar traditions. Yet for Christians, Thanksgiving is far more than a national holiday

One of my greatest passions is for people to connect with God in meaningful ways through the study, meditation, and application of the Bible. I have consistently seen that two powerful tools are available for each of us to use to deepen our connection with God through the study of His Word.

I have a friend from college who endured a nightmare scenario. She and her husband were raising a healthy, vibrant two-year-old son who was the light of their lives. Then, in a single heartbreaking instant, everything changed. The husband was backing out of the driveway, unaware that his little boy had wandered into the front yard. In a tragic accident, he struck the child, ending a life that had only just begun. That split-second accident cost the boy his life and plunged th

Veteran's Day is observed annually on November 11th, regardless of the day of the week, in honor of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the armistice was signed, ending World War I.

In my 20s, I was certain that my theological ideas were correct. I was baptized and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church at seventeen, and within two years, I was studying to become a pastor. The conviction that I had “the truth” and that I belonged to God’s “true people” gave me a sense of purpose and identity.

In this moment, Alexander—undefeated by all the armies of the world—showed himself to be a slave to his own anger and drunkenness. He deeply regretted what he had done and lived with remorse for the rest of his life.

Every church has a statement or motto that captures its heart and vision. For us, those three simple words— “Growing with God” —sum up...

There are moments and situations in the national and global spheres that capture our hearts and minds. One such moment has been the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk and the aftermath of how we as a nation have responded to it. It is something that many Christians are thinking and talking about. Opinions and views on this event range broadly. Some are annoyed that this event is getting so much attention while others feel a loss. Some are afraid of the repercussions w

In the 1960s, a Stanford professor named Walter Mischel conducted a series of psychological studies on children around the ages of four...

One of my favorite books is entitled "100 Bible Verses that Made America". Written by Robert J. Morgan. It is a book that chronicles...

In a world filled with constant distractions, stress, and uncertainty, the quest for peace can feel elusive. Yet, for Christians, the...

Years ago there was a quail hunter who was very successful catching quail by throwing a net over a flock when they gathered together on the ground. A wise old quail told the quails that this wouldn't happen if they worked together.

I began working at a restaurant called Jimmy’s Egg in Oklahoma when I was 14. Waiting on tables was new to me, so there was a little bit...

Dear Church Family, This summer, our family had the gift of a 10-week sabbatical—a time for rest, reconnection, and renewal. I am deeply...

“Character development is more important than keeping doctrine.” At first glance, that sentence might make some Christians uneasy. Isn’t...

Do you ever find yourself suppressing your tears or holding back your emotions, especially in front of others? If so, you are not alone....

Over ten years ago (March 5, 2014), I was admitted to the University of Virginia Hospital (we were living in Virginia at that time) to...

They were married for over forty years, but now she was done. She endured verbal and financial abuse, and witnessed her oldest son...

It was by far the darkest forty days of my life. I went in for a major colorectal surgery in early March of 2014. I had been dealing with...

We do anything to avoid pain, though we can never escape physical and emotional pain in this life. Millions of dollars are spent by...