Self-sufficiency was considered a virtue in Greek culture. The Greek word for content, autarkes, means to be self-sufficient or independent. However, the Bible offers a different view of this concept than the Stoic philosophers of biblical days. The Stoics believed that…
There are plenty of reasons joy may feel out of reach this holiday season. But that doesn’t have to be the story we tell ourselves. Christmas is a time to remember hope. Christ entered our world in the humblest of settings to bring redemption and new life. His story begins in a manger and leads…
I’ve noticed a disturbing trend this holiday season: people are being encouraged to avoid their families if they disagree politically. Some are skipping family gatherings entirely, and this withdrawal is even being praised as healthy. I believe this is deeply misguided, and here’s why. Political figures come and go, but your family is a…