The religious yard sign

Have you seen the yard signs promoting religious statements? They begin with "We believe..." and contains a collection of proclamations that wind up alienating neighbors rather then unifying them.

Heart talk

Our self talk can be the most critical, horrible and accusatory. Our inner critic needs a dose of sugar and training to care well for the person within so that we can care well for others.

Book Review: “Defending the Declaration” by Gary Amos

Could the Declaration of Independence have been written without the influence of the Bible and Christianity? This excellent book provides a compelling and stunningly relevant argument (it was published in 1989) as to why our national malaise and embarrassment over our founding can be traced to a terrible misreading of the Declaration and an attempt to divorce it from Christianity's profound influence.

Intentional relationships: a grid for faith connections

Everyone has a grid through which they treat people differently. Most of the time, it is subconscious. However, for the development of real, thoughtful connections with others, we should be more intentional. Here's a faith-based guide to consider in your treatment of others.