Why God Allows Suffering

Why God Allows Suffering

The human experience is wild and varied, but there’s one thing we’ve all struggled with: suffering. We all suffer, and as Christians, the most common avenue we seek is blaming God. Why would such a loving God allow so much suffering in the world? As Christians, we can...
Christians and Spiritual Warfare

Christians and Spiritual Warfare

When we think of warfare, we think of tanks, helicopters, and soldiers in their barracks; we see warfare as a physical threat. There is a different kind of war being waged around us, one that doesn’t involve guns and bombs but involves the very heart of humanity. Our...
The Layers of Communication

The Layers of Communication

Just like a cake, communication can have many layers. Each layer of communication provides a deeper understanding of ourselves and our interactions with others. What are the five layers of the communication cake? The first layer is cliche. In this layer, there’s no...
The Features of Communication

The Features of Communication

Communication is more than it appears. Below the surface, there are features that provide us a deeper understanding of a dialogue and can help us mature in our relationships as we mature in our communications.  The first feature of communication is meaning. We live in...
The Six Types of Communicators

The Six Types of Communicators

We’re all different. We all have different personalities and perspectives of the world that lead us to communicate in different ways. We are also creatures of habit, and we all fall in line somewhere. Where might we fall in line when figuring out what type of...
What is Communication?

What is Communication?

Communication is a word we often see tossed around, but what does it mean? What does it all boil down to? Understanding communication helps us to understand and better our relationships.    Communication is a dialogue. It’s an exchange of information. We should...