Each time I gather the courage to step out in faith and pursue my calling, a little voice chimes in to tell me I can’t. “You can’t lead that Bible study, you’re not engaging enough.” “You can’t write that book, you’re not good enough.” “You can’t overcome your past; it will always define you.” “You can’t speak at that meeting, you’ll embarrass yourself.” If I listened to that voice, I would have quit writing a long time ago. I’d be sitting on the couch flipping channels instead of doing the work God has called me to. If I listened to that voice, I’d miss out on an opportunity to be…

My son, Brendan, is an avid runner. Rarely missing a day, he sometimes even goes for two runs. As the saying goes, the more you run, the more you enjoy running, and that certainly seems true for him. Training our body is much like training the soul. The more we walk in God’s will, the more we delight in His path. We all struggle with something; whether it’s holding back our temper, exercising patience, or overcoming a personal challenge, we desperately need God’s wisdom and strength. In Galatians Chapter 5, Paul explains that the flesh is at war with the Spirit, and the flesh desires what opposes the Spirit. But…

There’s a certain kind of magic that envelops our family when we gather around the table for game night. Trivial Pursuit is our game of choice, and it’s been that way since the children were little. We’ve always played in teams, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to win. Amidst the clinking of plates and the laughter that leaves us breathless, we’ve unknowingly discovered a powerful lesson in love. You see, when we’re united as a team, patience and kindness flow naturally. There’s no room for jealousy or envy when a teammate scores a point, and we’re never angry when they miss one. Sure, we might tease our opponents…