Uphill by Jayan

The headline of the religion section of one Danish newspaper last month read, “Gud elsker de middelmådige.” It means “God loves the mediocre.” The article went on to describe the visit of some Danish clergymen to the United States. In essence, the article said that the churches visited by the clergy were amazingly mediocre. What’s ironic is that the Danish church isn’t any better. But that’s really the point: We are only concerned with fitting in with those around us. ….

What Type of Music Should We Listen To? by Ben

Music is almost essential to life as a human being.  God created us to enjoy music, for it to lift our spirits, to comfort us, and to provide a means of praising Him from the heart.

But when it comes to Christians, the music can often be a stumbling block to us.  Usually we either allow any type of it into our ears, or we try to listen to a select genre that we feel comfortable with.  Sometimes we don’t really ….

The Greatest Superpower by Ben

As a young kid, I always used to play superheroes.  I would get a little blanket, tie it around my neck like a cape, and “fly” across the yard vanquishing any foe that stood in my way.  This may seem a bit childish to you, but I’m sure that many of us, deep down inside, would love to have a superpower.  We imagine what it would be like to fly, turn invisible, or pick up whole buildings, but then we ….

5 Ways to Jumpstart Your Prayer Life by Ben

Your prayer life is one of the most important aspects of your relationship with God.  Imagine if you have a friend, and you claim you know him well, but you never talk with him!  The same goes with God.  If you think you know God, but you never talk with Him, then you are only fooling yourself.

When you pray, you get to know the Creator of the universe, a thought that staggers the imagination.  Unfortunately, most people don’t seem to ….

1,000 Miles by Ben

There is a great song by Mark Shultz named “1,000 Miles” that I have been listening to recently.  It talks about how he would walk 1,000 miles, a gruelling trip, just to be with God.  It has a really profound message – he wants to be with God so much that he would go through something really hard just to be with him.  It is one of my favorite songs for that reason.

But if you think about it, wouldn’t each ….