A perspective on problems
Life is full of problems. It seems for every one issue that gets resolved there are two more frustrating dilemmas that pop up. The…
Should we be optimistic or pessimistic about humanity?
People are really frustrated with each other right now. There’s no shortage of issues on political, cultural, and personal life levels that can leave…
Confronting manipulators
This week on Time of Grace, Pastor Mike cleared up a common misconception. When Jesus said, “Where two or three gather in my name,…
Divisiveness: Why Christianity is our only hope
In a previous post, I focused on the source of division in our country, namely the devil. In this post, I want to defend…
How can I trust God with everything going on right now?
Are you someone who’s skeptical of God right now? Maybe you catch the news and wonder how he could allow all the messes we’re…
The devil divides
Usually crisis brings people together. I remember speaking with a distant relative who fought in WWII. He said that during the war, the whole…
Cancel culture
Cancel culture. A few years ago, I didn’t even know those words could be combined in a way that would make sense. Now, I…
Hope for America
We’re nearly halfway through the year 2020, and what a year it’s been! We’re still dealing with huge implications of a global pandemic that’s…
George Floyd and Psalm 10
Our country continues to process the mind-breaking emotions of Officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the neck of George Floyd for nine minutes. In response,…
Honoring the slain
How would you describe Memorial Day? Somber? Contemplative? Celebratory? All three? Days like Memorial Day are important days where we take time to remember…
Spread peace
I’m out of toilet paper. This is ridiculous. I don’t even understand why people are hoarding toilet paper, but now I’m regretting that time…
Social media, smartphones, and our spiritual health
2007 changed everything. In 2007 Facebook left college campuses and broke out into the rest of the world. In 2007 Twitter became its own…