Hope: When a Heart Looks Forward

Hope: When a Heart Looks Forward

Followers of Christ are a people looking forward to a coming day of salvation. We commonly think of salvation as an accomplished act of God brought about by the things that happened in connection with Jesus, particularly his death and resurrection. References to these...
Who deserves my thanks?

Who deserves my thanks?

In this season of the year, it’s important we ask ourselves, “Who am I thanking this Thanksgiving?” Am I thanking football for existing? Am I thanking fate for the Astros’ win? Am I thanking Macy’s department store for the annual parade? Our thanks should have more...
The Thanksgiving Habit: Give Thanks Always

The Thanksgiving Habit: Give Thanks Always

It seems like summer just ended, but even here in southwest Texas – even if for only a few days – Fall is in the air. As November arrives with a few days of cooler weather, students — not to mention faculty and staff — are beginning to look toward the holidays....
Psalm 84: What You Need to Know

Psalm 84: What You Need to Know

Have you ever noticed how hard it is for us to be in the presence of God? This world completely dominates our senses; that’s part of why we need specific places of worship. The very sign of fallenness takes place when people allow themselves to be overwhelmed by the...