I Chose Fear Over Faith

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 Our family recently returned from a much-needed restful and fun vacation to the Smoky Mountains. During our visit, we decided to check out the Gatlinburg SkyPark, which maintains […]

Does Going “No Contact” with a Parent Mean I’m Sinning?

A few months back, I watched a video where Pastor Mark Driscoll discussed how to respond to toxic family members. Since we all have to deal with toxic people at times (family or not), I was interested to hear the message. After watching the video and reading through the comments, numerous individuals shared how they made the difficult decision to […]

Can a Simple Life Be a Fulfilling Life?

You can easily find videos online of those who have chosen a simpler, slower life. Some of these individuals show how they wake up early, exercise in the morning, work a 9-5 job, and then come home to make dinner and spend time with their pets. There’s nothing glamorous about that- it’s simple and yet a beautiful routine. Other videos […]