When I was sixteen, my brothers and I regularly visited residents at our local nursing home. Our favorite person to…
True Beauty
The Danger of the Selfie
You see it everywhere – the push for self-promotion. Ads for clothing, beauty products, cars, food, you name it, all…
Self-Esteem vs. Christ-Esteem
The message “love yourself” seems to be everywhere in modern culture – even in the church. It’s a message that…
A Friend of the Bridegroom
As Christians, we often spiritualize the idea of self-promotion. After all, the more successful and popular we…
Tuning Out the Voice of Discouragement
Have you ever heard the voice of Discouragement whisper accusations to your soul? “You are a miserable failure,” he…
Where True Beauty Comes From
From eating disorders, to self-obsession, to provocative clothing, to unhealthy romantic flings, to pop-culture…