by Rob Tims A few years ago, my wife and I went to see the movie “Mom’s Night Out.” This Sony/Tristar movie was produced/directed by a believer who was homeschooled, and he made it as a tribute to his mother. It’s truly a funny, well-made movie (I say this as one who usually expects to be disappointed by films made by Christians). I wasn’t the only one pleasantly surprised. The CNN religion … [Read more...]
Remember: It Could Be Worse..
by Joe Pellegrino Picture this… Isn’t it funny how so many times we can become so fixated with our own misfortunes that we neglect to remember it could be worse? While I’m sitting at my desk worrying about business or family issues, I am failing to recognize everything I am blessed with in that moment…i.e. I’m breathing. We like to focus on the things that get us down and in many ways, we … [Read more...]
There Is A Deep Joy Ahead
Easter has always been associated with joy. Whether it was the disciples’ joy over Jesus’ resurrection, the joy of those who live in light of the resurrection, or the joy that awaits us after our own resurrection, joy is surely the cornerstone emotion of Easter. Jude speaks about the joy in God’s presence that awaits all of us after death: Now to him who is able to protect you from stumbling and … [Read more...]