Does social media activism fuel narcissism? This article explores “communal narcissism,” where moral superiority replaces genuine humility. Drawing on Micah 6:8 and current research, it examines how online justice movements can reward performative virtue, distort empathy, and damage relationships, especially within faith communities. A candid reflection calls readers back to humble, Christ-centered justice.

Somali-born writer Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s memoir Infidel traces her journey from Islam to atheism and, more recently, to Christianity. Her story raises a deeper question: what turns religion into oppression. This reflection explores how fear-driven faith distorts both Islam and Christianity, and why the gospel’s center, a God who sacrifices Himself for humanity, protects religion from becoming bondage and restores faith to its true purpose.

Medical frustration meets practical solutions. After years of allergic rhinitis, hair thinning, and SIBO, Dr. Jen shares three treatments that finally brought relief. From sublingual immunotherapy drops to red light therapy and targeted digestive support, these discoveries highlight the power of human ingenuity and the hope of restored health.

Should pastors address politics from the pulpit? Christians face a tension between moral clarity and partisan division. Issues like abortion, immigration, marriage, and justice are deeply moral and deeply politicized. How can churches preach truth without becoming political? This article explores how to lift up Jesus while guiding believers through complex cultural debates.

Immigration stirs strong emotions, amplified by media narratives and political conflict. How do we stay grounded without losing compassion or conviction? Drawing from psychology, sociology, and Scripture, this reflection explores welcoming the foreigner, respecting civil authority, resisting outrage culture, and choosing humility over pride. Real change begins with real people, not online battles.

Few issues stir deeper emotion than abortion. As a faith-based mental health advocate, I approach it through both Scripture and the human heart. God grants agency, yet calls us to choose life. The unborn are known and loved by Him, and women carry real burdens. This conversation holds moral clarity and mercy together, seeking healing that restores both conscience and hope.

So often the problem with empathy isn’t its existence, but its misplacement. This is why we need, along with more empathy, good discernment to direct its distribution.

By Richard M. Davidson, PhD Senior Research Professor of Old Testament Interpretation Seventh day Adventist Theological Seminary, Andrews University Reveling in Christmas Lights I revel in the lights of Christmas! This afternoon I came home and put up our Christmas lights decorating the entrance to our house. Tonight our whole local Adventist community here at Andrews University is being dazzled by the annual Academy-sponsored “Feast of Lights.” Along with enjoying the beau

The murder and subsequent grieving of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk rocked not only the world, but the Christian Church; and not only the Christian Church, but the Adventist Church. As with other crises (the COVID pandemic, for example), the initial pressing together in shared horror gave way to deep division. Soon after Kirk’s assassination, sides formed. On one side were those mourning the loss of a fallen hero; on the other were those who’d been deeply hurt by his w

Recently an online war has erupted over the American Eagle ad campaign featuring the blond, blue-eyed actress Sydney Sweeney. So you...

Conservative Evangelical Pastor John MacArthur died July 14 at the age of 86, leaving behind a large legacy. As pastor of Grace Community Church in Los Angeles, he preached from its pulpit up to five times a week for most of 56 years. Known for an expository approach, many lauded him as faithful to Scripture in the midst of compromise. Truthfully, I agreed with him on many points. But his views of submission of women, no. They were extreme. Here’s a direct quote: “A woman, wh

If you haven’t seen the story, congratulations, you’re totally unplugged from the world wide web. Here’s a summary for you: During a rock...

It was a true crime kind of day. Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger pled guilty to four counts first-degree murder, receiving four life...

For now, I’m here. I post on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. My brand is faith-based mental health with a side order of theology. I’m an author, and social media presence is part of the publishing continuum. I’m also an elder member of the family of God, and I take that leadership role seriously, guided by the biblical counsel to “warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all” (1 Thessalonians 5:14). In my posts, I divide my time

Some dreams won’t die, and that’s a good thing. One of mine began in 2007, just after I finished my master’s degree in mental health...

Gratitude in the midst of sorrow rewires our brains, helping us heal and find hope even in the hardest moments.

I’ll never forget the moment I realized I was a critical person. I read that spouses should affirm far more than they criticize....

As the new year begins, it’s natural to reflect on areas of growth and set goals for a healthier, happier life. For many of us, mental...

I have a sensitive question to ask. Have you been blessed by something I’ve written, sung, said, or done over the last 20 years or so? If...

Today we honor moms. I would like to honor a specific type of mom—the mom who will not be honored by her own children because they’ve...

In the realm of caregiving, attending to one’s personal needs is frequently overshadowed by the focus on caring for others. The efficacy...

Everyone should have access to safe, reliable care as we age, and this becomes even more important when you live with a disability. The...

Some of you are confused already, so let me define some terms: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), according to the non-profit organization...

I know many people whose lives revolve around church. I often bump into a phenomenon I could call conserva-burn—the painful effect of...