This is a prayer that never fails. Are you ready to learn a one-size-fits-all prayer for every problem any one of us will ever face? This prayer is simple, but it’s not easy; in fact, it may be the most difficult prayer you’ll ever utter. It certainly was for Jesus. He gave us these words just days before his crucifixion during what we have come to call Holy Week. He knew what was coming. He was prepared for the suffering. He anticipated the pain, awaited the betrayal. His soul was troubled...

Oh, boy. Here we go again. We're all out there, minding our own business, trying to love the people right in front of us, when another controversial Christian post goes viral. Yet, its all over the news and social media...."Christians in an uproar over Starbucks Red Cups!!!" It's true. We Christians have always been a little touchy about our "Merry Christmas." But have Christians become more devoted to the phrase "Merry Christmas" than to the person of Jesus Christ? A perfect God, disregarding...

Do you know what a Dessert Buffet really is?It's an excuse to love your neighbor! It's not just an excuse to indulge your sweet tooth... it's an excuse to open your heart and your home, and to develop a relationship with your neighbor. This can be as simple as spooning out an extra serving of ice cream and inviting a neighbor to sit on your couch, or you can extend the invitation to several others. Who doesn't love dessert?! Welcome to the most delicious way to love your neighbor! My friend...

Lauren Gaskill has a lot going on: she's an inspirational writer, editor, Christian speaker and food blogger with a passion for inspiring people, and helping others overcome chronic illness, grow in their faith and experiment in the kitchen. Her blog, Making Life Sweet, is delicious; I  made her her Pumpkin Chili and it was amazing! But all her pursuits still left time - no, necessity - for getting to know her neighbors. Enjoy Lauren's story.   I’ve never been extremely close to any of my...

Brenda Nixon and I connected over our common Ohio roots and our love for our neighbors - especially the ones who are oh-so-different from us. Brenda's 35th book, Beyond Buggies and Bonnets: Seven True Stories of Former Amish, chronicles her experiences "adopting" two Amish runaways, befriending and helping others. In this guest post she shares tips to love your different neighbor whether they're Amish, atheist, or somewhere in between.   Who is our neighbor? Biblical scholars have...