A recent chat among colleagues about self-promotion touched a sensitive nerve in me because it is an issue I have struggled with throughout my journey as a self-published author. I am aware of the teaching of Solomon – Let another praise you, and not your own mouth. (Proverbs 27:2), as well as the teaching of Jesus – Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. (Matthew 23:12). Peter affirms these principles – God is opposed to the proud, but gives...

There are people on various social media platforms who are trying to infiltrate your thoughts and confuse, challenge, and change your perspectives on God, faith, the Bible, and spiritual matters. They are using terms like “awakening” to suggest that what you may have been taught all your life is seriously lacking, even maliciously withheld, and there is some higher level of spiritual awareness you can attain that is far beyond the traditional experience of church and Scripture. Some of...

How often have you heard about a couple filing for divorce and citing the cause as “irreconcilable differences?” That term is intentionally vague and broad, allowing for a wide range of reasons a marriage can be considered legally failed. Cornwell Law School defines irreconcilable differences as “when spouses are unable to get along or work together to maintain their marriage.” It could be based on “a lack of communication, differing political views, lack of sexual intimacy, disagreements...