Girl power, girls have no limits, girls never give up, the future is female. A quick walk around the girls clothing section of any store reveals t-shirts emblazoned with these messages, and many more. The bright colors attract my eyes, and the message of empowerment attracts my heart. I want my daughter to know she has value. I want to …

On April 6, 1990, I wrote in my Bible the following words: Its nice to be back. Ive been gone too long only through the power and love of Jesus I have come back, and I signed it Walt, a remarkable occurrence after falsely identifying as a woman for eight years. My experience offers living proof of the power of …

What am I going to do with my retirement? The anxious question came from Anne Bell, a recently retired researcher at the University of Northern Colorado. As a staff volunteer for the 5280 Fellowship, a young leaders program in Denver, Anne decided to give her first year of retirement to young professionals struggling with questions about calling. Bright and soft-spoken, …

A recent report by Pew Research shows that a majority of teens use AI on a regular basis, with most usage going towards schoolwork and research. The survey was conducted last fall, questioning teens aged 13-17. According to the data, 57% of teens use AI to search for information, and 54% use it for help with their schoolwork. Close to …

Recently, I spoke one of, if not the most difficult, messages of my life. But in another sense, it was one of the easiest. Because I was speaking about my father. As I preached his funeral, I reflected on a life defined by faith in Jesus Christ, devotion to family, and a deep love for this country. But as Ive …

Homeschooling multiple grade levels is challenging. Keeping up with the schedules and academic needs of multiple children can be exhausting and overwhelming. There is only one of you, but there are so many needs. But homeschooling children in multiple grades is also extremely rewarding. Your children bond as they work and play together. You get to tailor each childs educational …

As a pastor, few things brought me greater joy than to see a young person follow Jesus into the waters of baptism. It is a joyous occasion because the individual being baptized is publicly professing faith in Jesus Christ and wants everyone to know it! The desire to be baptized is noble and recognizes the biblical teaching that baptism is …