Halloween in Exile – Emmanuel Baptist Church

It’s October 31, and I had a conversation with someone today about whether Christians should celebrate Halloween. More specifically, we were discussing the ways that Christians tend to argue their case for or against our involvement in the candied festivities. It seems like most of the Christians we know don’t deny that the holiday has… Continue reading Halloween in Exile – Emmanuel Baptist Church

20 Uplifting Bible Verses for Healing to Treasure

Bible verses for healing offer comfort when we don’t understand why we are suffering with pain, chronic illness, a nasty infection, or trauma. They can also teach us about God’s character and promises during suffering and what God might be teaching us. When I coach people with chronic illness, we talk about Bible verses for healing… Continue reading 20 Uplifting Bible Verses for Healing to Treasure

Tapping Into What God Has Given You

A little trivia for you history nerds: This year is the 120th anniversary of the oil gusher at Spindletop near Beaumont, TX. Why is that such a big deal? It’s considered the launch of America’s oil industry. Yes, America had an oil industry before then. After all, Rockefeller’s Standard Oil is what made him so… Continue reading Tapping Into What God Has Given You