The Three Pillars of Life
God designed humans to thrive in orderly environments. While the order that we seek may look different for each of us, many analysts have noticed that we do our best work – even our most creative and unconventional work –…
An Introduction to Christian Minimalism
The Millennial generation, of which I am part, helped popularize the concept of minimalism. It is often stereotyped, touted, ridiculed, and sometimes – I’m happy to say – embraced as a method to ‘find freedom’ and live a life of…
Aberrant Anthropology: Why Americans Adore Abolition
In their days, the Abolitionists were a despised minority. Slaveholders viewed them as radical revolutionaries, and many of their northern neighbors held the same view. Contrary to what we are taught today, the North was hardly a tolerant, color-blind society….
The Problem with Profanity
According to research and my own observation, swearing is one of the most dramatic ways that people express their emotions. It provides an outlet for dealing with unpleasant sensations – from pain to annoyance. Other times, profanity is just an…
Best Productivity Hack Ever
For those who don’t follow urban slang, a hack is ‘a clever solution to a tricky problem.’ There are always easier ways to do things, which is why you can now find 73 hacks to help you in the kitchen,…
How to Create a Morning Routine
In my continuing quest to steward God’s time wisely, I’ve stumbled across a valuable tool that helps me arrange my mornings and give my best time to the best things. I’m talking about a morning routine. Let me show you…
The Five Times You Should Never Use Your Phone
Your phone is a portal to the rest of the world. It is also one of the biggest distractions that you have. It has the power to ruin mindfulness, intrude on your best relationships, and destroy your effectiveness. While there…
12 Questions for Spiritual Self-Examination
The following 12 questions, by John Fletcher of Madeley, were first composed in the 18th century. Even today, they are useful as you examine your spiritual life. While self-examination is not something that modern Christians are often taught, it is…
What You Think About God Determines Who You Are
Whether you are an atheist, an agnostic, a Christian, a Muslim, a Buddhist, or anything else, the statement holds true: what you think about God determines who you are. Just by knowing your theology (beliefs about God), I know plenty…
Five Simple Ideas for Family Worship
Let’s face it: family devotions can be challenging. For beginners, the discipline of gathering as a family each day can be daunting; even those who have done it for a while may weary of the same routine. Fortunately, each family…
