Fall is often a time for sports, outdoor events, and other large gatherings. The other day when I was at a football game I noticed how many people were there to watch a couple of men play a game. I also noticed how passionate the people around me were following what...

Do you ever wonder why God allows us to suffer? Have you ever thought of the scripture in Galatians 6:9 that encourages us to “not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up” and wondered, “how in the world do I not grow weary?” There have been several times in my life that I have felt weary and wondered, “how do I not feel weary when everything seems to be falling apart or is relentless?”

The unmistakable mark of a Christian is joy in the midst of painful circumstances.

How are we to cultivate contentment, joy, and peace when life continually throws grenade after grenade at us – echoing chaos, discontentment, and pain into our daily life?