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It’s said that to a child, love is spelled T-I-M-E. What means the most—and often the greatest gift we can give—is not another toy but simply our time and attention. How a child’s eyes light up when we sit close and read a book together—or take the time to watch and listen while they show us yet another thing! Children need love, and crave attention. In Scripture God calls us His “little children,” not His “little adults.” He made us to need each other—to be interdependent rather than independent. Yet for many people today, time is a rare and precious… 

On Tuesday, April 28, the Supreme Court of the United States begins hearing oral arguments for and against redefining marriage in America. Simply put, God’s design and institution of marriage as solely between one man and one woman is on trial. The American Family Association (AFA) says: As hard as it is to believe, nine people will decide if our nation will honor God and obey Him, or turn its back on the most fundamental building block of society and on God himself. It’s no coincidence that this week also marks America’s National Day of Repentance, leading up to the 64th… 

Recently while driving on the interstate, I noticed the car behind me gently swerving over the lines as it drew closer. My rearview mirror revealed a woman putting on lipstick while driving. As I carefully maneuvered into the neighboring lane to let her pass, my mind turned to how quickly distracted driving can turn bad—even fatal. Distractions can also prove damaging to our relationship with God. I’ve grown to love the ease of reading the Bible in the mornings on my iPad. But if not attentive, I can quickly find myself reading emails, clicking on an article, or checking Facebook….