Living Christly

Journey through a poignant elegy honoring a mother's life. From the Pennsylvania coal mines and the Great Depression to a lifetime of faith, love, and endurance, discover the story behind a weathered tombstone inscribed with "Maria Hutsko Vitalle" and "Odpocivaj v pokoji." An elegy.

Feeling flawed? Explore our common bad habits with humor and find hope. Learn why being imperfectly alive perfectly loved is the essence of God's grace.

To expound on the concept of "priceless" is to explore the very heart of what gives our lives meaning, moving beyond the world of commerce into the realm of the soul. At its core, "priceless" describes a value that cannot be quantified, bought, or sold. It stands in direct opposition to merely expensive things. A costly item has a high price; a priceless treasure has no price. It exists in a different economy altogether, one measured not in gold or currency, but in spirit, memory, and love.

Tired of hearing Christians can't have fun? Unpack the truth about grace and God's love. Discover why Jesus replaced "fire and brimstone" and how His sacrifice offers peace, joy, and total forgiveness—not condemnation.

Let's be honest. Diving into the Bible can feel a bit like deciding to climb Mount Everest in your flip-flops. It's a profound journey, for sure, butit can also feel overwhelming. You open it up, see a lot of "begats," and suddenly feel the urge to go organize your sock drawer.

If you're looking to make your study time less of a chore and more of a joy, you've come to the right place. Here are some Bible study tips revealed to help you transform how you connect your heart and soul with the Scriptures.

Faith is one of those essentialingredients for being human, right up there with oxygen and the occasional needto complain about the weather. It acts as a silent partner in all our ventures—shaping our beliefs, nudging our decisions, and gently suggesting we show grace to the person who just cut us off in traffic.

Learn how faith in life shapes decisions and perspectives. Discover why faith in life is essential in daily challenges. Living by faith.

Discover how the Sermon on the Mount is a symphony of grace for a weary soul. Explore the Beatitudes and our call to be salt and light in our anxious modern world. Echoes of the Sermon for a Modern World.

Discover how gratitude is the melody of Christian faith. Learn to count your daily blessings, both big and small, to find true joy and overcome life's discord.

Prayer is a direct, free gift to God, often doubted. Guidelines for sincere prayer—with awe, confession, trust, and hope—lead to transformative results, all by grace.

OK. No religious talk. How about Faith? I understand that a lot of folks have bad feelings about religion. I get it. But do me a favor. Press pause on the reason for your choice for the time it takes to read the rest of this post. You might find the answer to something you've been searching for a long, long time. Incidentally, you’re in good company. Do you know who else didn't like religion? Jesus, the Christ. Religious people killed Him!

Let's be honest, life can sometimes feel like a runaway rollercoaster with “glitchy” controls. When things get bumpy – and they will get bumpy – a lot of us find ourselves reaching for something bigger than ourselves. That's where faith swoops in, cape flowing, ready to catch us before we totally wipe out. Think of faith as your personal superhero sidekick, providing a much-needed anchor when the waves of adversity are trying their best to capsize your boat.

In this blog post, I'm going to dive headfirst into the magnificent, sometimes messy, world of faith. I'll explore how it acts like a personal therapist for your brain, a bicep builder for your resilience, and a GPS for navigating those ridiculously twisty turns life throws our way. Plus, I'll even share some straightforward—and totally actionable—tips to help you tap into that power like a pro. So, buckle up, buttercup – it's going to be a faith-filled ride!