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.
Don’t let your past define you. Let God refine you. The things you wish never happened may become the very things that glorify God the most in your life. Let your life story be one that points to His grace, His power, and His ability to bring good from even the hardest chapters.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.”
The Bible teaches that work is a gift and a responsibility. It gives our days purpose, helps us serve others, and shapes our character. Whether you’re in the workforce, managing a household, or serving in ministry, God cares about how you approach your work. Do it with integrity. Do it with diligence. And most of all, do it for Him.
Pentecost isn’t just a one-time event. It’s God empowering His people to be the Church, not just go to church. If you’re feeling stuck, dry, or uncertain in your faith—go back to Pentecost. Ask God to fill you afresh with His Spirit. Because when He does, your life becomes dynamic, purposeful, and centered fully on Christ.
Let us live each day like it’s Pentecost—empowered, bold, and filled with the fire of God.
You're getting ready to take a long road trip to a place you’ve never been before and what do you do? You turn on your Google or Apple Maps GPS to guide you. You didn't need to know every turn in advance—you just needed to follow the next instruction.
Changing the world isn’t about applause or recognition. It’s about being faithful where God placed you and letting Him work through you.
Let’s not reach the end of our days with regret. Let’s not hear God say, “I gave you all these talents—and you used none of them.”
Instead, let’s live each day like it matters—because it does.
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.
Teaching children the Bible isn't just about reading stories; it's about creating experiences that help them internalize God's Word. Interactive activities can transform lessons into memorable moments. Here's a curated list of resources and ideas to enrich your Sunday School or mission trip programs.
Marriage is about unity, not uniformity. While the Bible calls for oneness in marriage—“the two shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24)—it doesn’t mean every part of your life must be merged into one indistinguishable pile. One area where couples often face tension is money. And while it may seem countercultural—or even unromantic—to keep separate checking accounts in marriage, there are strong reasons to consider it, both practically and biblically.
