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Working out. Some of us dread it, fabricating every possible excuse to avoid the gym. Others can’t wait to get there and pump some serious iron. But regardless of which camp you’re in, we usually agree on one thing: "working out" means physical activity. But what about a spiritual workout? Does the concept even cross our minds? And if it does, how do we actually do it? Here are four training tips to help you get in spiritual shape...

How we view the world matters. Our worldview shapes our feelings, beliefs, decisions, and even our most intimate relationships. When I think of the "Word" versus the "World," that single letter “l” makes a world of difference. Two visions immediately come to mind and often are at odds with each other. One offers a heavenly lens through God’s eyes, while the other reflects the earthly perspective we see everywhere we turn. The Word or the world? Which one will you choose?

This question has been on my mind as my beloved Hoosiers approach the biggest game in school history: the College Football Playoff National Championship. I know exactly who I’m rooting for, but what about the Almighty? Does God actually care about a football game? Certainly our faith-filled, Heisman-winning quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, thinks so as his first words after a game are: “I give all the glory to God!” It makes you wonder: Is this miraculous season a sign of divi

Early each morning as I open my kitchen cabinet, I pause as memories begin to emerge through the mugs before me. Words of encouragement, glimpses of vacations past, inspiring Scripture verses, and reminders of deep friendships speak to my heart. This simple morning ritual sets the tone for my day as I deliberate on the chosen cup.

It was an epic trip across the pond to get a glimpse of my daughter's life overseas – and that I did!

To keep me anchored and on track in the new year, I have chosen a focus word for 2024. What's your word?

I almost didn’t go. Why would I? To be honest, besides Facebook updates, there are only a handful of high school friends still in my life...

Sobbing uncontrollably, she embraced him with all of her strength as his body turned lifeless and he gasped for his last breath...

It was not the plan. As the darkened sky lit up across the dashboard, rain pelted the windshield and our dire situation sank in. In the midst of a mammoth storm sweeping across the country, we hunkered down, prayed, and forged on. There was a silver lining: zero traffic. But far better than an open highway was how God showed up—in a way as hilarious as it was miraculous.