By Javan Rowe “Liberty and justice for all” is a sentiment shared by nearly all U.S. citizens. We want a justice that makes our transactions and interactions fair. When it comes to God’s justice, though, is it something we should anticipate and desire, or dread? Holiness and Justice God’s justice is inseparably linked […]
By Amy Simon “Will you guys hurry up?” “Stop fighting!” “Cut it out!” “Why do you have to act like that?” As a stay-at-home mother of three kids, it’s easy to find myself frequently shooting barbs of irritated and impatient words at my children. I didn’t realize how bad it had gotten until one […]
By Kara Johnson We were on a hike and I was getting upset. I can’t remember what our fight was about, or even what was said, but somehow my husband stepped on an emotional land mine neither of us knew existed. I was practically running because my feet were moving in cadence with the […]
By Charles Gerber I remember hearing three common sayings about communication as I grew up: (1) “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me,” (2) “I am rubber, you are glue, whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you,” and (3) “Love means never having to say […]
By Ashley Gatewood When I meet a Christian who has taken time to cultivate a humble heart, I know I’ve met someone truly dedicated to knowing Christ. In our culture, choosing to grow in humility runs counter to much of what we hear in mainstream American media. God’s plan for our lives allows us […]
