Jesus expects, even commands His disciples to fast and explains how to and how not to do it. Yet, fasting is probably one of the least practiced spiritual disciplines among Christians in America today. It is important to keep a proper view of God in mind when we look at spiritual disciplines. We must remember that God is sovereign and that fasting is not a means of manipulating God. Fasting is also not a way in which we gain favor from God. Our position with God as His children was accomplished by the person and work of Jesus, not our own doing…

In the heart of New York City, Spider-Man soared through the night sky, his suit a blur of red and blue against the shimmering skyscrapers. Below, the city pulsed with life, but Spider-Man—Peter Parker—was deep in thought. Recently visited by Uncle Ben, Peter was contemplating the profound lesson: with great power comes great responsibility. This phrase, once familiar, now resonated with new depth…

When I say “meditation,” you probably think of a skinny guy with a white beard sitting cross-legged on a mountain peak saying “OMMMMMmmmmmmm…..”

Well, that’s not biblical meditation. Meditation, according to the Bible, is not emptying your mind, but filling it. Specifically, filling it with the truth of the Bible in such a way that prompts you to ponder. Consider. Ask questions. Chew. Imagine. Reflect. Repent. Rejoice. Worship…

Every year as people around the world start prepping costumes, buying candy, and putting up spooky decor in October, a question resounds for many Christians: should we celebrate Halloween? This can be a tricky topic to navigate with many different perspectives and ideas surrounding it. In order to best address this question, we have to first look at the origins of Halloween and also consider the modern implications of the holiday…

How often do you dwell on your mistakes? If you’re anything like high school Michael, then probably a lot! Not all of us are wired the same way, but there seems to be a common thread during the teenage years of being hyper aware of the things we aren’t proud of and then dwelling on those things. This awareness can often lead to a spiral of guilt and shame, resulting in feeling pretty down in the dumps…

Have you ever been scared of the dark? I know I have! If not, maybe instead of the fear of the darkness itself, you’ve been scared of what lurks in the dark. When you’re outside in the dark of the night without a light to guide the way, your perception is dimmed and you can’t see the tree root that will soon trip you, or the spiders crawling near your feet, or the coyote watching you from the bushes…