Do you need to confess sins to someone else or directly to God?

Priests or pastors don’t have the authority to forgive sin. Only God can, and that makes perfect sense because sin is an offense against God and his rules. All you need to do is ask.

Tips for better emails

Just a little extra attention by each of us can help reduce the email burden we impose on many other people.

People transforming little libraries into little pantries

I’ll admit that I have never really been a fan of the little libraries that people put in their yards. However, if this idea took hold, it could give those front-yard boxes a real purpose.

Social distancing isn’t social isolation

Each of us has a choice. Will I live by the creed of “everyone for themselves,” or will I live out of generosity for people around me? It’s not “social distancing,” but physical distancing.

The Fear-Driven Life

The most frequent command in all of Scripture is some variation of this: “Don’t be afraid.” The truth is: there is always something to be afraid of.

Should Christians demand money back for COVID-cancelled events?

Blogger Steven Kryger at Communicate Jesus raised an interesting question this week when he asked whether Christians should ask for refunds or allow organizations to keep the money as a donation in help in the pending economic crisis. “A friend works for an organization that runs Christian conferences and events. Almost all of their funding […]

The Beloved Son

Witnessing how my new grandson is treated has caused me to think about boys who aren’t fortunate enough to receive the level of love and attention Walker enjoys.

Restore Joy to Your Life: 28 Suggestions for Renewing Your Mind

This booklet provides twenty-eight ideas on ways you can find joy. Try implementing one each day—or week—and watch how the spring returns to your step and you become more enthusiastic about life.

Protecting civil liberties during a public health crisis

It is important that any extraordinary measures used to manage a specific crisis must not become permanent fixtures in the landscape of government intrusions into daily life.

Society’s new narrative on forgiveness already needs revision

If the new standard is that we can only be forgiven of those things we’ve done which HAVE NOT had lifelong consequences for other people, then we’re opening a giant can of worms. We would need to add these new “unforgivable” offenses.