The Fairness of Election

Does God choose which people will follow Him and be saved, and which will not?  If God does choose people is that fair?  As a friend of mine often reminds me, this is a hot-button issue for Christians, known as Election.  If you are not familiar with these ideas already, or if you want  a...

4 Reasons Why I Run Hard (and you should too)

A few months ago, I ran in one of Philadelphia's biggest races, the Broad Street Run. The race starts in the north east and ends 10 miles away, on the other side of the city. When I have talked to people about the race, or any of my other races, a common question that they...

So Will I – Hillsong United

I love this song; It has definitely been my most listened to worship song recently.  Feel free to play the video and listen before or after you read, but I would ask that for this song, don't bother reading what I write during the song, but focus on the lyrics - they are so very...

Following Our Family’s Rules

What rules or expectations did your family set for you that everyone still follows? Were there rules about clothing (i.e. what to wear or not to wear during certain times)? What about dietary rules (i.e. eat these foods, but __ is really unhealthy so avoid that)? What about rules about how to spend your time?...