In a world full of distractions, it's easy to lose sight of what really matters. Social media, news, entertainment, and even good things like work and family can pull our attention in so many directions that we forget our God-given purpose. But Scripture is clear: we are called to live with intention and focus—doing the things God has placed before us, not chasing after every shiny object or cultural trend.
For those of us who grew up in the 1960s, the sounds of The Beach Boys weren’t just music—they were the soundtrack to a moment in time. Warm summer days, cruising in cars with the windows down, beach trips, and simpler times all wrapped in three-part harmonies and surf guitar. It’s a melancholy thing to lose someone whose voice and lyrics shaped your memories.
Recently, news broke that Michael Tait — lead singer of the Newsboys and former member of DC Talk — publicly confessed to a season of deep personal struggle. He admitted to alcohol abuse, sexual sin, and cocaine use. In his statement, he did not try to justify his behavior. Instead, he turned to God with a broken heart and quoted the words of King David from Psalm 51: “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love.”
It was raw. It was honest. And it was biblical.
We only get one life. Let’s not waste it staring at screens while real life passes us by. Let’s choose real connection. Let’s invest in relationships that matter.
Ten practical ways we can show love to others today. Life is so full of business that we sometimes forget that we are called to love one another, but how do we do that? Here are 10 practical ways you can show love that could just transform your life.
This morning I read something that shook me.
A car crashed into a daycare center, killing four children. Just writing those words feels heavy and wrong. These were children who had just been dropped off by their parents — likely with quick hugs and rushed goodbyes — expecting to pick them up later that day. But that day never came.
