by Nathan Fowler | Sep 10, 2022 | Christian Life, Magazine
My three-year-old wants to drink espresso. He thinks he wants to drink espresso. Of course, he doesn’t realize coffee is an acquired taste. As with Brussels sprouts and dark chocolate, we learn to enjoy coffee’s bitterness — at least some of us do! It’s much the same...
by Kelly Adkins | Sep 10, 2022 | Christian Life, Magazine
I recently listened to a podcast episode on the topic of decluttering, focusing on the reasons why we all need less stuff, and why it’s often so hard to make that happen. (Yes, please follow me for more tips on exciting ways to spend your free time!) The episode...
by Rusty McKie | Sep 10, 2022 | Christian Life, Magazine
Parker Palmer says most people view the world through the predominant imagery of warfare. While the Bible is replete with warfare imagery (and there’s nothing wrong per se with this), Palmer says it’s not the most helpful metaphor for life. Why? Because...
by Jayson Curry | Sep 10, 2022 | Christian Life, Magazine
Giving is a difficult topic for many, myself included. Prior to marrying my wife, my giving was sporadic, minimal, and mostly non-existent. My wife, on the other hand, was giving beyond measure. At first I was terrified and intimidated by her generosity. What about my...
by Jeanne Harrison | Sep 10, 2022 | Christian Life, Magazine
Everyone has a public life and a private life. I used to believe the more these two spheres were the “same,” the more authentic the person. John Smith is publicly generous and privately generous. He’s the real deal! But that’s not necessarily true. I’m not the exact...
by Kayla Jeffers | Sep 10, 2022 | Christian Life, Magazine, Uncategorized
Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. 1 Timothy 4:16 Choose a comfortable space where you can experience at least ten minutes of silence. As you settle into your space, take several...
