“The Best Views Come After the Hardest Climb” We’ve all heard sayings like “there’s nowhere to go but up,” “what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger,” and “difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations.” These quotes...

“It Always Seems Impossible Until It’s Done” Everyone has dreams that feel just out of reach. A student might hope to attend their dream college. A young professional might pray for a job promotion or for a meaningful relationship. A parent may seek...

The Future Depends on What You Do Today” The Bible offers guidance for building a meaningful life, urging us to lean on God’s wisdom. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways...
The Climb at Beth Shean

The Climb at Beth Shean

The Climb at Beth Shean: Rising When Life Hurts Most By Wilson Alvarez In November 2018, the air in Israel carried a quiet stillness, as if the land itself was holding its breath. I stood at the base of Tel Beit She’an, an ancient mound that rises about 80 meters (260...

Resolving Conflict as a Christian

As a Christian, you most likely have already learned that conflict is indeed inevitable. It hits anyone, even the holiest of holies and oftentimes, our responses to this situation make us truly question what kind of Christians we truly are. One verse that is as a...