It's been a very surreal week for all of us, but in the midst of it, it was my birthday. Most of my birthday plans had to go out of the window, but one thing that didn't change was the gift of a new CD, Casting Crowns' 'Only Jesus.' As I've been listening to this, I'm...

One of the things psychologists tell us is that it’s not enough to give something up; we have to replace a bad habit with something positive. Jesus said a similar thing in more graphic terms: “When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through arid places...

One of the good things about Lent is the opportunity to pause a little and reflect more. We live in a world of hustle and bustle and hurry is something we all get used to. It can be good to take time to ponder anew all God can do and learn from the One who is gentle...