This week marked three years since my beloved husband, Scott, passed away. I’m to the point where I can make heads from tails and have been able to reflect on all I’ve learned, and all that God & I have been through since that horrible day.

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For many Christians, navigating the ideas of naturalism and Christianity can be difficult. Naturalism is defined as a belief that nature is all that exists, or at least that only natural laws and forces are involved in how our universe operates. Contrasting this view is the traditional Christian perspective which holds that God is the source of all creation and sustains it through His power and authority. This article will examine both sides of this debate and provide insight into why understanding the differences between them is important.

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One of my high school history teachers talked about an experience he had in basic training in the military. He said that one recruit was sent out a good distance from the other soldiers on a dark night, and nobody could see him or tell where he was. The recruit lit one cigarette, and immediately everyone knew exactly where he was.

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What Is Cultural Christianity? Cultural Christianity is a term used to describe the practice of certain religious beliefs and behaviors without having an actual relationship with God or real faith in Jesus Christ. It involves participating in activities like attending church services, observing holidays, and following certain religious customs, all without having a personal relationship with God.

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Happy New Year!! It’s a new beginning. It’s the perfect opportunity to start that fitness program, work toward the promotion, volunteer more, or finally learn how to stop killing houseplants. It’s a chance to “get right” all of the things we “got wrong” last year…but what if we don’t?

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It was 1990-something and I was at a dance conference, quietly sitting in a corner in the back of the room, long after roll call when we were broken up into groups. When I didn’t hear my name called, I raised my hand and asked where I belonged. The teacher blinked at me and said, “Wow! I forgot you were even here.”

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