Past experiences often color our ability to anticipate goodness. I was fortunate as a child to have a great upbringing. There were triumphs, lots of space to play outside for hours, and a variety of friendships in the neighborhood, at church, and on ball teams. There were also knocks and...

The phrase, “I love you” is powerful. With it, we can communicate someone’s worth and significance. It can be used to express romantic feelings towards a significant other. And, there is nothing quite like the bond between a parent and a child. This is a selfless type of love, as...

Faithful people are anchored in God’s faithfulness. God’s faithfulness gives us a place to find rest. We depend on Him showing up, carrying out His promises, and being true to Himself. God’s faithfulness pulled the scarlet thread of redemption throughout Scripture. Human beings did not pass the baton to each...

We have all had moments of sadness and pain. Many of these instances are fleeting. You stub your toe, and it throbs for a few minutes. You are quickly able to return to your day. Other painful experiences have a more lasting effect. Perhaps you might even be able to...

Dignity. Significance. Being worthy. We long to know that life has meaning. All of us want to know that we matter. We suffer when we do not realize our importance in this world. The living God of the universe helps us begin to grasp our significance. A dignity which has...