Faithful Foundations: Encouragement for Your Journey

(But culture does—constantly.) Somewhere along the way, “nice” became a virtue we quietly crowned over women. We don’t just encourage it—we train it. We reward it. We expect it. We tell our daughters to share, to include, to smile, and not to make things awkward. We soften their edges early.…

There is a divine irony in the fact that Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, as described in the Gospel account (Matthew 27:57-60). Joseph of Arimathea didn’t just perform an act of charity; he provided a temporary holding space for a miracle. Jesus never intended to sign a lifetime…

Being in nature tends to stir my soul. The clean air, the quiet of the trees, and the tender songs and clicks of small animals point to the work of the Creator. No matter if you hike a trail or you are just sitting outdoors, nature brings you one step…