byDave Mierau Captivating entertainment has never been more ubiquitous, accessible, and affordable. There’s a spiritual battle being waged over our time, attention, and affection. What we treasure determines what we desire (Matthew…

Do you, like most people, struggle with being self-disciplined? If so, you might ask yourself why. Not, “Why am I so lazy, inconsistent, incapable?” but rather “Why does  being disciplined matter at all?”…

The older I get, the more I see life as seasonal. Seasons come and go, and our lives our best lived in harmony with them rather than in conflict. Always wishing you…

  I’ve been working through the Bible in a year, thanks to the Read Scripture App and the Bible Project. If you’re familiar with Harry Potter, you’ll remember the sorting hat scene.…

When you hear the phrase “burning the candle at both ends” what comes to mind? Maybe you think of someone working late, waking early, and over-exerting themselves. I know I did.   But then…

One of the coffee shops in our area has a glaring flaw. When people walk in, they assume they should go straight to the register to place their order. But management wants…