March 21, 2012 by Michael Sekuras
So you know that God loves you but somehow that doesn't feel like enough? This is a typical Christian difficulty. We know the facts and the facts somehow don't seem to matter.
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February 24, 2012 by Michael Sekuras
Raising children can be fun, and it can be frustrating. How are we to navigate the potential pitfalls of raising our children?
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February 15, 2012 by Michael Sekuras
Another Valentine's Day has come and gone. What do our relationships say about us? Can we find real happiness if we meet the right person? Sometimes we believe lies about who we are and what we need to live a good life. Let's take a minute to think about love, life, and happiness from God's perspective.
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February 13, 2012 by Michael Sekuras
Do you ever feel "addicted" to your smart-phone? Would you feel "lost" without your laptop, or completely "disconnected" without the internet? Maybe you should consider taking a "digital Sabbath" every once in a while. Or maybe you've tried that before, but it never seems to work. How are Christians supposed to make sense of the busy and time-conscious culture in which we live?
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February 2, 2012 by Michael Sekuras
You may not think of yourself as especially qualified to counsel or disciple other church members. But making disciples is what Jesus had in mind when he gave his disciples the "Great Commission." So, what does the Bible say about our qualifications and ability to instruct each other?
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January 3, 2012 by Mark Chripczuk
You may be one of the millions of Americans who made a few resolutions this New Year. Perhaps you have already given up on some of them! Its not surprising that many of us fail to follow through with the promises we make to ourselves.
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November 23, 2011 by Mark Chripczuk
Thanksgiving and the holiday season are upon us. In fact, it seems to me that the Christmas season has been in full swing for several weeks now! Generally, one aspect of the season includes visiting with extended family. While this is meant to be a joyous time it often uncovers resentment, bitterness, and anger. Dr. Moore provides a great list to prepare us for this coming season.
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November 18, 2011 by Michael Sekuras
Mac or PC? Nike or Adidas? Rap, Rock, or Country? We all have preferences and we all tend to think our choices are better than anyone else's. But we sometimes conclude that those choices make us "better" than anyone else. How does our relationship to God inform our feelings of self-image and superiority?
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October 25, 2011 by Brandon Rogers
I'd encourage you to read L.Z. Granderson's latest article on CNN, "The Question on Everyone's Mind". He's referring to the question, "What do you do for a living?" Granderson's thoughts on that simple question may challenge not only your notion of how to get to know people through small-talk, but also how you understand the concept of human identity. His conclusion is that the reason this question is so important to American culture is that we assign identities to people based upon what they do, how much money they make, and where that puts them in our cultural pecking order.
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August 22, 2011 by Brandon Rogers
Our daughter, Jane, is turning two. So for almost two years now I've been able to interact with this amazing little girl who is growing up far too quickly. Every day she learns how to string together what seems like 50 new words into hilarious broken sentences. And as she grows up, it is confirmed time and time again that one of my greatest delights is to see her be happy over good things.
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