I’m the Last One
Family roles and traditions are powerful for most of us. It's fun to celebrate the first family member who makes it to college. It's fun to celebrate the first grandchild in a family. I remember that I felt like the
Grieving with Those Who Mourn
One of the most distinct characteristics of the human soul is its ability to empathize with another person's pain. When I walk into a hospital, a patient's pain or fear has an effect on me and I choose to
The Subtle (and NOT so Subtle) Dismissal of Faith
Whether we realize it or not, faith in Christ is being undermined every day in our culture, and no source is more powerful than the entertainment industry in that effort. Story lines that directly attack biblical ideals, characters that think
When We Forget What We Are
Astronomy shifted when Copernicus argued for his discovery. Prior to his views, the world believed that the universe revolved around the earth. In fact, religious leaders bought into that theoretical framework, affirming that God had created humanity as the center