Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Advent Is Like a Prison Cell

In 1943 German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote a letter from Tegel Prison as he prepared to live out the Advent season from a jail cell.

Who Are You Imitating?

Dominican kids work hard at imitating their big league heroes. Imagine if every believer had that kind of passion in becoming more like Jesus.

What Is Your Life Pointing To?

A tribute to my friend, Jarrod Pillsury. Everything in our lives is pointing to something. What would others say your life is pointing to?

Don’t Fight Naked

Have you ever felt overmatched? When the enemy of your soul picks a fight with you, don’t fight naked. Clothe yourself in the right armor.

Thanksgiving Family Devotional

A Thanksgiving family devotional: God’s blessings can be appreciated or underappreciated. We see this in the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17.

J.S. Bach: Soli Deo Gloria

Johann Sebastian Bach often etched the initials SDG (Soli Deo Gloria) into his music compositions. It was his way of praying that each piece would humbly proclaim "To God Alone

Guideposts for Wandering Souls

In ancient times, when travelers had to traverse unknown territories they would leave behind guideposts to help them find their way back again.

When God Is Silent

When God is silent, we can abide more intimately by trusting in His unfailing love. It’s an invitation to press forward with faith in His sovereignty.

Edification and The Power of Words

Child psychologists have asserted that for kids to become resilient, they need 6-7 positive words for every negative one spoken over them.

When Saying Goodbye is Hard

Winnie The Pooh seems to be quite the optimist when he says: “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”