Are You a Peacekeeper or a Peacemaker in Your Marriage?
Shawn Akers Do you know the difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking? Peacekeeping is about avoiding conflict at any cost. It’s…
Shawn Akers
20 Bible Verses on Giving
November and December are both months filled with the spirit of giving. We give not to get anything…
The Inner Tug-of-War Many Men Experience
There is an inner tug-of-war in every man, a tension that drives so much of our outer life.…
Why All Churches Should Address Depression and Anxiety
It’s no secret my past was riddled with mental health issues—ones that kept me from wanting to live…
25 Silly Things Church Members Argue Over
It began as an innocuous Twitter survey. But then it blew up. A lot of church members and…
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Cohabitate Before Marriage
Are you single or dating someone you think may be the one? Or do you have kids who…
When You Don’t Feel Especially Thankful
We’re in a season of giving thanks. Thanksgiving Day is set aside for giving thanks for the blessing…
Fitness and Thanksgiving: Declarations of Thanks for the Works of Art We Live In
Thanksgiving, as the name makes clear, is a day to reflect on the blessings we’re most thankful for.…
Do You Need an Idol Extraction?
In my teens, I frequently watched baseball games on television and my brother, Kevin, would walk by and…
10 Reasons Millennials Are Sick of Church
There are literally thousands of articles online about why the millennial generation is disillusioned with church, church culture…
Ditch the Excuses for a Thinner, Healthier You
We have an excuse for every poor choice we make today: “I had bad parents;” “No one told…
Are You Between That Infamous Rock and Horrible Hard Place?
“Between a rock and a hard place …” “Swimming upstream without a paddle …” “I am at rock…
If You Want Respectful Kids, Try This One Thing
Eleven-year-old George is disrespectful. When Mom says, “No,” George uses sarcasm or a mean remark as he leaves…
10 Things Your Spouse Will Remember About You
Marriage is a beautifully complicated, time-demanding, life-fulfilling experience that has the power to bring you more joy than…
Painful Laughter: Waiting for a Healing
Faith is useless. At least, that’s the thought I continually had to take captive. My heart focused on…