May 7, 2026 | Devotion, Family, Inspiration
Christian Hospitality Means Welcoming People Into Real Life There’s a scene at the beginning of The Hobbit where a group of dwarves overruns the home of the protagonist hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo had sort of reluctantly—and mistakenly—invited the wizard, Gandalf, to...
May 1, 2026 | Church Matters
If you’ve observed a tight-knit flock of birds racing overhead and asked yourself, “How come they don’t hit each other?” or “Which one’s in charge anyway?” you’re not alone in your questions. How do birds coordinate themselves into a united, tightly choreographed...
Mar 12, 2026 | Personal Development
A few months ago, I was struggling with the way I viewed food and exercise. Unfortunately, I was making it more than a healthy lifestyle, and it was becoming something that all my life and thoughts revolved around. Slowly but surely, what started out as a passion...
Feb 25, 2025 | Devotion, Family, Inspiration, Pastor's Life, Perspectives
The Early Church’s View of Biblical Family When I was a kid growing up down South, my mom always referred to her in-laws as “Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard.” My parents both grew up in the small town of Talladega, Alabama, where every adult was a “Mr.” or “Mrs.” to anyone...
