Stories of both God's sovereignty and the suffering of God's people are riddled throughout the Bible. In our human understanding, God's sovereignty and suffering seem to be at odds, but throughout the Bible God uses the suffering of his people to work good (Romans 8:28). Recount the stories of Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, Ruth, the Apostle Paul, to name a few, and we see much suffering allowed in their lives. How does God use suffering?

“I’m the last person anyone expected to get cancer,” says Medi-Share member April Nitzsche. As a personal trainer and owner of two workout facilities, April has always prioritized health and wellness. But the past year in April’s life has proven that no one is immune to a serious diagnosis.

In the busyness of life, it is easy to be so focused on what we and others are doing (or should be doing) that we miss out on choosing “the good portion” — taking time to be with and listen to the Lord along the way. Martha knew this well.

[As seen in The Christian Post] Even before widespread social media, there was no shortage of influences vying for teenaged attention. During my high school years, MTV, TRL and Buffy the Vampire Slayer all drew in the younger crowd.

Fall means football! Who doesn’t love a fun tailgate party? There’s friends, fellowship, and lots (and lots) of tasty food to munch on! Fried chicken, BBQ ribs, brats, and burgers top the typical menu. But does the pre-game tailgate have to mean post-game weight gain? Not this year! Let’s make game day a win with these healthy tailgating tips.

[As previously seen in the Christian Post] God’s glory seems to be somewhat mysterious. We talk of glorifying the Lord through praise. We hear Sunday School lessons on the glory of God in a pillar of fire. But when it comes to understanding what the glory of the Lord really is, we seem to all fall a bit short. And for good reason.

[As originally seen on Crosswalk] As the countdown to the end of this last school year came to an end, it occurred to me that half of my summers with my oldest daughter were gone. I blinked and – poof – nothing but memories remained.

A quick scroll through social media, search engines, and streaming series reveals a common theme: Longevity is trending. From week to week, it seems like there’s a new, hot, “must do” practice that promises to lengthen our lives. But how much of it is helpful and how much is hype?