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What Firefighters’ $1,000 Tip Reveals about Mercy after Loss

After Elysium Mahnke’s family lost their home in the Spokane Complex wildfires, a group of California firefighters dining at her Olive Garden learned what had happened and responded with compassion. Their nearly $1,000 gift reminds us that mercy after loss is not only about giving money, but about seeing someone’s pain, listening well, and offering practical love that reflects the God who is rich in mercy.

What Myspace’s Comeback Reveals about Our Longing for a More Human Internet

Talk of a Myspace comeback has sparked nostalgia for a more customizable, personal, and relational version of the internet. This article reflects on why that longing may reveal something deeper: our God-given desire for rest, meaningful work, and relationship, and why even a better internet cannot restore what only Christ can make whole.

How Small Moments of Joy Can Bring Comfort to Hurting Children

Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 hospital outreach is bringing screenings, themed experiences, and moments of imagination to children facing illness and hospitalization. This article reflects on biblical joy, Jesus’ love for children, and how Christians can bring comfort through small acts of presence, kindness, laughter, prayer, and encouragement.

What Drone Delivery Reveals about Impatience and Modern Idols

Uber and Zipline’s drone delivery partnership points to a future where food and goods may arrive in minutes, but faster is not always the same as spiritually better. This article reflects on convenience, impatience, the golden calf, and why Christians must learn to wait on God, practice self-control, and resist turning speed into an idol.

What Dolly Parton’s Legacy Teaches Christians about Generosity

Dolly Parton’s passing has led many to reflect not only on her music and fame but also on her generosity, philanthropy, and lasting influence. This article considers what Christians can learn from her legacy about using God-given gifts, serving others, living generously, and building a life that points beyond success toward faithfulness.

What Over-the-Top Dorm Rooms Reveal about Comfort, Comparison, and Letting Go

Designer dorm rooms and viral move-in reveals may begin with a parent’s desire to help a child feel comfortable, but they can also expose deeper questions about comparison, fear, and control. This article reflects on contentment, stewardship, college move-in day, and how Christian parents can prepare, provide, pray, and release their children into God’s care.

Ronald Reagan’s Quest to Preserve Liberty

Ronald Reagan famously declared that freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction, urging every generation to actively fight for, protect, and defend this priceless liberty.

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