Shallow Roots
The roots of plants are generally hidden from sight. Sure, some pop up and knots can be seen, but the great bulk of them are
The roots of plants are generally hidden from sight. Sure, some pop up and knots can be seen, but the great bulk of them are
“Are you hearing me / I can’t hear you.” These are the lyrics from the 2023 song “Are You Hearing Me,” by the band The
There are many things in our lives that require regular attention. Cars need oil changes and tire rotations. Electric bills need paying. Dogs and kids
The relationship between a parent and child can be one of the most endearing. In many ways, life is transformed from hopeless into hopeful by
In her book Prayer in the Night, Tish Harrison Warren asks how Christians can endure suffering by analyzing a specific prayer: the nighttime prayer of Compline.
Looking for a hidden picture or decoding a cipher can be frustrating—but when solved, exhilarating. We look at something for a while, perplexed. However, maybe
Telling someone you love them can become a rote relationship mechanism, so we allow the wonder of loving someone to dawn on us afresh from
We all have added an app to our phones as a matter of convenience. With an app, we can get a discount on gas at
According to a sleep researcher, historically, humans naturally slept during the night in two shifts with a time of wakefulness for one to three hours.
The universe makes music. NASA has used sonification to isolate vibrations and sounds that are natural in creation. When J. R. R. Tolkien wrote about the creation
It is always good to have a plan when making a trip. Some people are intense planners—even down to the theoretical minute. Some can float
The sword of the Spirit, along with prayer, is meant to be used in all our worries. Scripture isn’t just for Sundays. One of the
Have you ever wanted something good for another person—that someone would get well from being sick or have peace in times of grief? That inclination
Only 33 percent of Americans self-report that they give thanks before a meal (“10. Prayer and other religious practices,” Pew Research Center, February 26, 2025, https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/02/26/prayer-and-other-religious-practices/#grace-before-meals). It’s
While filming the second movie in James Cameron’s Avatar universe, Kate Winslet became famous for holding her breath for over seven minutes, a Hollywood record
Perhaps one of the most famous historical examples of a Christian putting the life of others ahead of his own is the priest Maximilian Kolbe.
The early church shows us that when it came to gathering, prayer was essential. But it wasn’t just something they did—it was something God used
Let’s talk for a minute about vacation. When people go on vacation, they can’t just walk out the door and leave. They must make preparations,
By most people’s standards, the disciples should have been scared after the experience of persecution they had just been through. Their boldness shocks us, but
Have you ever felt too busy to pray? You may find time to make a quick plea in traffic or before you take an exam,