I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for a dose of hope. I’m ready for a full-blown, high-octane injection of belief that there is some semblance of good that will eventually emerge out of our cultural concoction of chaos. 

Every time I look at the news, I see increased levels of detestation, division, and discord. Indeed, we live within a nation of polarization. We are reaping the sown seeds of . . .

Enjoyment takes practice. That may sound odd within our pleasure-seeking culture, but true enjoyment is a gift from God that far exceeds our appetites for amusement. Our culture is obsessed with pleasure. We overeat, overindulge, and even use the term “overkill” when what we do exceeds what is necessary. However, the more we indulge,...

I’m always looking for the thrill of adventure, the mountain-top experience, the motorcycle rush of riding The Tail of the Dragon. My personality and passion align well with my evangelical subculture. Evangelicals tend to focus on passion, risk, excitement, and the kind of worship that...