The rise of digital detox camps and kid concierge services reflects a broader trend of disordered loves in parenting, where parents prioritize their own comfort and ease over the well-being and moral formation of their children. [... more]

As Christians, we must prioritize God's presence in our lives, recognizing that our priorities drift when God is not preeminent. God eliminates excuses, reminds us of who we serve, and cures our priorities by exposing them for what they are. When our priorities are disordered, God uses difficulties to get our attention and correct us, and the Spirit must rekindle our hearts to live a life of obedience and worship. [... more]

God's design for creation involves both work and rest, with Sabbath being a gift that recalibrates our hearts to prioritize relationships with God and others, and helps us experience intimacy with Him, delight in beauty, and deepen our well-being. [... more]

Covetousness is a disordered desire that can poison our joy and drive us into unwise financial decisions. It's idolatry that dethrones God and puts possessions on the throne. The opposite of covetousness isn't deprivation, but contentment in Christ, which can be learned by trusting in God's abundance and practicing gratitude and generosity. [... more]

Christ's picture of sacrificial love contrasts with sin, which is disordered love. We must champion what is true and good and beautiful, and let the Spirit of God reorder our thoughts to promote and celebrate it. Love has an object, and it's not just an emotion, but a choice to worship and commit to something or someone more than God. [... more]

The Bible teaches that true love is sacrificial and not self-centered, as seen in Ephesians 5. God's design for love is to be practiced within loving boundaries, and anything outside of this is considered sin. Christians are called to walk in love, as Christ walked, and to invest themselves in others, rather than seeking self-indulgence and gratification. [... more]

Christ's picture of sacrificial love is contrasted with disordered love, and Pastor Rich explores the foundation of love, the pattern of love, and the beauty of love in Ephesians 5, highlighting the importance of imitating God and sacrificially investing in others for their Godward movement. [... more]

Raising confident daughters in a culture that often emphasizes physical appearance and body image is a challenge many parents face. Maria Furlough, author of Confident Moms, Confident Daughters, shares her personal struggles with body image and how she's helped her own daughters develop a healthy and confident view of themselves. [... more]