When It Comes To Exercise, A Little Goes A Long Way Written by: David Bush Austin Bush, MD Few things are as predictable as the New Year’s resolution to make healthy changes to our lifestyles. Equally predictable are the broken resolutions that fall prey to well-worn lifestyle patterns and our culture’s incessant
2020: Dumpster Fire or Refining Fire? The Answer Depends on Your Perspective of God’s Purpose for Your Life It seems that 2021 couldn’t have arrived soon enough. Many are ready to embrace a new year with the hope and optimism that the turning of the calendar provides. But in order for holistic growth and fruitfulness
Finding Contentment In How God Made You Few truths are as comforting to the follower of Christ as the belief that God has a plan and purpose for our lives. Especially in seasons of uncertainty and upheaval, we cling to the promise that God’s sovereignty and omnipotence will guide us toward a future that will
Having entered the house rental market as a landlord recently with my wife and one of my sons, I have gained first-hand experience in areas I had only heard about previously. The importance of buying structurally sound properties at the right price, wisely renovating them with the right features to add value, pricing them appropriately,
Behind Closed Doors: What four months as a personal grocery shopper has taught me about the American diet in the age of COVID-19 It’s still dark outside, but I’m bracing for the morning onslaught of grocery orders that will eminently be available to claim on my shopping app. When the chum hits the
A Timely Message From My Baseball Cap Reminds Me To Loosen My Grip On This World When I’m meeting strangers in a public place for the first time, I’ll often help them recognize me by stating, “I’ll be wearing a black ball cap.” Those who know me well might nod in recognition at the
We have officially entered the season of overindulgence, which will provide no shortage of opportunities to test your dietary resolve and bring ruination to your healthy eating plan. Just past was Halloween, replete with brimming bowls of candy at every office workstation, reception desk and, more than likely, your pantry (you bought them for
“So dad, have you heard about what’s going on with Kanye?” my millennial son asked me recently. He excitedly relayed the eyebrow-raising account of Kanye West’s conversion, discipleship relationship with a credible pastor, and the imminent release of an album titled “Jesus Is King.” His interest was piqued partly because much of this
My church's response to adversity provides a blueprint for personal transformation This week marks my transition from the relative stability of church-based pastoral work to the walk-by-faith world of entrepreneurial ministry. Like most ending a long season of church work, I’ve done my share of navel-gazing in an attempt to understand and quantify how God
It’s the first week of January. This is the time of year when Christmas carols fade and the siren song of diet marketers promising “quick results” saturate print, radio, television and social media. When someone claims they can deliver huge financial returns virtually overnight we call it a “get rich quick scheme.” When they promise
