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Struggling for Happiness

The Psalms present to us a struggle for happiness. So does life. The Psalter begins, it could be said, with full happiness. Psalm 1:1 reads, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked”…[keep reading]

Screen Time and the Brain

Whether we like it or not, digital devices are everywhere. Some of us can barely put them down, even when we’re with cherished family and friends. While these devices can enhance learning and build community, they can also interfere with everything from sleep to...

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

Whether you’re following a special diet or just want to take it easy on Turkey Day, try these simple, lighter takes on classic Thanksgiving recipes… [keep reading]

Martin Luther’s Conversion

Though I lived as a monk without reproach, I felt that I was a sinner before God with an extremely disturbed conscience. I could not believe that he was placated by my satisfaction. I did not love, yes, I hated the righteous God who punishes sinners… [keep...

Emotional Maturity

When we think of someone who’s emotionally mature, we typically picture a person who has a good understanding of who they are. Even if they don’t have all the answers, an emotionally mature individual gives off a sense of “calm amid the storm.” They’re the ones we...