Before my life with Christ, my running buddies and I had a saying posed in the form of a question: “Who's a man?” It was a question we'd ask before a good party, a hard fight, or an evening of whoring around. We were convinced that real men did what…

The journey of wellness is about more than physical health. It also includes emotional, psychological, and spiritual wellness. When they are all combined, you have a strong sense of well-being and are able to pursue and accomplish significant, fulfilling life purposes. In other words:  Your overall health is measured by…

The way of peace is not a call to passivism. The way of peace is not a call to powerlessness. The way of peace is a call to know one's power. Jesus drove the money changers out of the temple. The Bible tells us he made a whip out of…

Since we got the heave-ho from HGTV in 2014, we've done our fair share of media interviews – as in more than. When you get that much airtime, people tend to reduce you to a sort of “brand.” Somehow, the two of us have gotten a bit of a reputation…

While in seminary, I attended the church once were a couple actually said to me, “We don't want any visitors here because we don't have any room.” No doubt they were packed out that particular day. People were flocking to this church. It was an exciting place to be. And…

This Friday marked one of the most tragic and triumphant moments in human history. On a hill shaped like a skull, the Son of God hung on a cross between two thieves. Satan surely thought he was witnessing God’s greatest defeat, but he actually witnessed his own destruction and the…

I sometimes feel guilty for dreaming. Is this selfish? Shouldn't we just focus completely on God and not get narcissistic, thinking there are special things we should all be doing? Just focus on God?  Honestly, it is good to think about because we live in a time in church history when…

There is a simple way to change your world, impact those around you, and glorify God in your daily life. It’s through the power of wise words. This requires wisdom, which comes from the Lord (Proverbs 2:6). If we pursue His wisdom, He promises to give it to us (James…

When it really comes down to it, most of us want to be seen as beautiful. As women of faith, we feel conflicted and sometimes wonder if we are too superficial. What better time to delve into our body images than in our mature years, right? It’s that time in…

Living life on the front lines of battle can be exciting! If you score a big victory there, you will be heralded as one of God's champions. However, the front lines are also where the greatest number of attacks occur. Out on the front lines – the cutting edge – Satan hits…