Openness and trust are often symbolized with open palms. Gentle, open hands raised in worship convey both a willingness to receive and a desire to surrender to whatever God, in…
I was born a black-and-white thinker. Do this, and you’re rewarded. Fail, in even the tiniest way, and you’re punished — even if only by your own heart. In my…
People sometimes ask me what precautions I take to avoid falling into sin. It’s a fair question. As a leader of Christ’s church, I’d be foolish not to recognize the…
Whenever I think of sharing my redemption story, the challenge is that my path to Jesus isn’t neatly broken down into tidy segments. It could be better described as a…
We’re coming out of an election cycle like no other, and most of us probably find ourselves just a little more wrapped up in current events than ever before. Even…