Finding Purpose in the Waiting Place

Finding Purpose in the Waiting Place

Now that it’s just about back-to-school season, it might be a good moment to talk about a book that many people receive as graduation gift: Oh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss. I can absolutely see why it’s a popular choice for people of any age going through a...
The Fruit of the Spirit & Imposter Syndrome

The Fruit of the Spirit & Imposter Syndrome

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22-23) Confession time: I’ve often struggled with what’s known in many Christian circles as “assurance.” Having been raised in a...
What is Discipleship?

What is Discipleship?

What’s discipleship? At the college I attended, we had “discipleship groups,” and chapel speakers would talk about finding someone to “disciple” us in what, to be honest, sounded like quite a scary process. On the other hand, when we talk about “the disciples,” we...
I Have Questions…

I Have Questions…

Why did God allow evil into the world? Can I really trust the Bible? Why are there so many differing opinions and denominations among Christians? Why did God allow this bad thing to happen to me/my loved one? Is what I was taught really the truth? Anyone can have...
The Silver Chair and the Fiery Furnace

The Silver Chair and the Fiery Furnace

The Silver Chair and the Fiery Furnace “Do you mean you think everything will come right if we do untie him?” said Scrubb. “I don’t know about that,” said Puddleglum. “You see, Aslan didn’t tell Pole what would happen. He only told her what to do. That fellow will be...