Saying No to More

Look, as a parent of three boys who love basketball, I know the temptation all too well. More games, more teams, more exposure. It’s easy to think that more of everything equals better results, right? Wrong. We’ve learned the hard way that…

God Uses Broken Vessels: Lessons from Failure in Sports, Dating, and Life

In life, especially for young people navigating sports or relationships, failure can feel overwhelming. Whether it's losing a game or facing rejection in dating, these setbacks often make us feel inadequate. But what if failure is part of a bigger plan? What…

Running the Race: How Hebrews 12 Guides Us Through Trials

In our journey of faith, we often encounter both seasons of rest and moments of wrestling. The tension between these two experiences can feel overwhelming, yet it is through this dynamic that we grow spiritually. Hebrews 12 offers profound insights into the…

Douglas R. Fiely

In 2003, I stepped into my first college class, and there he was—Douglas Fiely, my instructor. From day one, he called my last name like it had an Italian rhythm to it, never faltering, as if he knew something about me that…

The Biblical Case Against Abortion

Abortion has been a topic of heated debate, and many use the Bible to argue both for and against it. But as we delve into the text and its deeper meanings, a clear, consistent case emerges: the Bible values life from the…

Loss Aversion in the Bible

Loss aversion is the tendency for people to strongly prefer avoiding losses to acquiring gains. This psychological phenomenon is well-documented in behavioral economics, and can have significant impacts on decision-making and behavior. But did you know that this concept can also be…