How to Replace Fear

I’ve always struggled with the concept of denying self. It sounds so austere, like I’m supposed to give up all aspects of fun and forego any dreams of happiness. But isn’t that in complete opposition to the concept that Christ came that we may have abundant life?...

The Firm Foundation

During this intense drought of 2012, experts urged us to water our foundations. Evidently, the heat and the lack of moisture caused the ground to shrink. If the house settled, the foundation was likely to crack. Even masonry cracked and doors misaligned. The unhappy...