Leader or servant—which would you rather be known as? One conjures up a sense of superiority, the other images of sweeping floors and washing feet. One lives a life of fame and reknown, the other is largely unknown. You know Taylor Swift’s name, but what about her drummer? (His name… Read More »Embrace Servanthood: Not Everyone Gets to Be the Star
Ask any seventh grader, and he could probably tell you the technical difference between opinion vs. fact. It’s common knowledge, taught to children at a young age. For example, “Lava lamps are cool” is an opinion while “Lava lamps were invented in 1963 by British entrepreneur Edward Craven Walker” is… Read More »Opinion vs. Fact: See What Happens When They Mix
Picture yourself walking into the YA section of your local library. You pluck a book from a shelf at random and flip it over to read the back cover summary. It sounds intriguing. You want to read this book, but you hesitate. Why? Are you worried that while diving into… Read More »Seeking Quality Fiction: Why I’m Not a Fan of Book Banning
If you’re reading this, I assume you’re striving to live a life according to Jesus’ way. And how can you do that if you don’t know what Jesus’ way is, right? Unfortunately, much of today’s wisdom about success, setting goals, and finding your way through life isn’t Biblical truth. Because… Read More »10 Things Jesus Never Said in the Bible
Before writing this post, I did an internet search on “famous people who dealt lacking self-confidence.” Boy, was that an eye-opener. Pulitzer Prize-winning American author John Steinbeck felt like an imposter when others praised his work. Artist Leonardo Da Vinci was known for abandoning projects when he thought he was… Read More »Lacking Self-Confidence? You Don’t Need it!
Does it matter what you believe? These days, it’s considered unmannerly to tell someone they’re wrong, and if you do it on social media, you might even be “canceled.” Yes, there’s a time to bite your tongue, even if you know you’re right. (Seriously, does it really matter if you… Read More »Faith: Does it matter what you believe?
Is it a leap of faith to believe in Jesus? In other words, does a person have to abandon all sense and reasoning in order to believe God exists—and that he would come to live among us and die for us? It’s frequently implied—often by scientists and those who claim… Read More »Is it a leap of faith to believe in Jesus?
Who decided all-over body hair is acceptable for men while women must have perfectly smooth, hairless legs? Why are slim thighs and large breasts considered ideal? Where did we get the idea that blonde hair needs to be blonder, black skin should be lighter, and light skin should be tanned?… Read More »Proverbs 31: How to Rise Above the Seduction of Unattainable Beauty