In today’s newsletter, let’s revisit the story of Lazarus… but with a twist. When Jesus calls Lazarus out of the tomb, He doesn’t tell Lazarus to unwrap his own grave clothes. He...

As we embark on this back-to-school season, it’s the perfect time to pause and think about trauma… both our own and our kids’. New routines, new teachers, new social dynamics: transitions like...

I’m not a musical person, but even I understand music’s power. A familiar song can bring back memories in an instant, and lyrics can transport me to the past… some good, some...

I love fireworks. Watching them over Washington, D.C. a few years ago was unforgettable: the lights, the sounds, and everything they represent, including freedom, sacrifice, and celebration. As July’s freedom celebrations fade,...

We live in a culture that celebrates self-sufficiency. Pull yourself up by your bootstraps. Don’t be a burden. Do life on your own terms. From the time we’re young, we absorb the...

It’s May, and the magical 100 days of summer – Memorial Day thru Labor Day – is just around the corner! For me, summer means the beach, hot weather, and Dorney Park...

This Easter, let’s travel back to that first glorious morning more than 2,000 years ago. Mary, Mary, Salome, and their companions approached the tomb grief-stricken, anxious, and on edge. They had just...

Let’s address a common Christian misconception: that the loving response to someone’s request is always “yes.” In reality, the healthiest and most loving response is often a thoughtful, prayerful “no.” Many of...