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I tend to think I have more time than I really do so I came up with a few strategies that have helped my time management.

  Recently, while I was reflecting on the events of the past year and my current situation in life, I kept thinking of the Scripture which tells us that God does not withhold any good from those that walk uprightly (Psalm 84:11). Having lost my jo …

I have an agnostic friend named Ben who regularly peppers me with politely antagonistic questions about my faith. For example, the other day, he asked me whether I really believed what the Bible said about Jesus’ life. “Shoot straight with me, Joshua,” …

  Remember the wonder of Christmas when you were a kid? If we’re honest, adult Christmases usually bring some pangs of sadness and loss when we realize that this fallen world has stolen the childlike freshness with which we approach the season. Bu …

This past weekend, we celebrated my son’s third birthday. (Wow, that happened fast.) He’s still young enough that he didn’t quite know what was going on with the whole party in his honor thing and the presents. It was fun to watch him meticulously peel …

My mother is a self-declared “helicopter parent,” or at least she used to be throughout my growing up years. When my siblings and I graduated and moved out, she struggled with her empty nest. I moved furthest away — a 30-hour drive — and in the months …

One of the biggest struggles I’ve had with the holidays since college is keeping up with traditions. It’s that awkward stage when you’re no longer home all the time, you’re working a lot, and if you’re dating someone, things really get mixed up. Someti …

If you’re like me and you’re finishing your Christmas shopping (or just getting started), you’re wondering what gifts to give to the remaining friends and family members on your list. This year as I’ve been thinking about gifts, I’ve had a slightly dif …