Trials

  • Are You Too Comfortable in the Gray Areas of Life?

    Are You Too Comfortable in the Gray Areas of Life?

    Life comes with a lot of gray areas. We meet them in many situations, whether it’s in business, marriage, following laws, or otherwise. Too often, though, when someone says, “it’s sort of a gray area” they say it to infer “yeah, it’s not right, but it’s a gray area, so it’s okay.” I think…

  • The Hypocrisy and Reason for Judging Others

    The Hypocrisy and Reason for Judging Others

    Not a day goes by that I don’t find myself judging others. On the one hand, I grow angry with myself because I am judging others. On the other hand, I thank God for revealing to me those things I should seek to rid from my life and being. In that regard, it is…

  • What’s the Right Christian Response in Big & Small Moments?

    What’s the Right Christian Response in Big & Small Moments?

    One of my former pastors encourages people to ask “what is the right Christian response to this?” when faced with conflict. It’s not just conflict, though. It’s an appropriate question for all matters of life. Being able to press pause for questioning an appropriate Christian response is sign of spiritual maturity. It also shows…