Foundations’ Top 5 Blogs of 2019

It’s hard to believe the 20teens are officially over and a new decade has begun. Welcome to 2020! It has been great to write Foundations’ blogs over the past 5 years and we are pleased to continue to see a …

The Black-and-White Thinking Christian Book Now Published

You might be a black-and-white thinker if you think concretely, if emotions are difficult to grasp, if you struggle with compassion or empathy, if you are a perfectionist, and if you think everything is all or nothing, right or wrong, …

In Control of the People Poll: Ceasing People Pleasing

If we're honest with ourselves, many of us take imaginary polls of those around us. What do you think of me? Are you happy or mad with me? Why? Do you laugh at my jokes? Call me names? Do you …

Bad Advice From Well-Meaning Christians: Part 2 – Forgive Yourself

We all need help. If we are humble enough, we will ask for it.  Who we turn to for advice is important since following their advice may lead us on a rewarding path. But it also may lead us on …

Bad Advice From Well-Meaning Christians: Part 1 – Love Yourself

We’ve all heard someone say, “If I had a dollar for every time someone said ____________, I’d be rich!”  Maybe we’ve said it ourselves.  Honestly, this is how I feel every time I hear a Christian give advice that sounds …

The Prodigal Son – An Alternate Ending

What would have happened had the prodigal son refused his father's forgiveness?

How to Hate the Sin We Love

Sin is fun.  It is is exciting and may even be exhilarating.  Sin promises happiness, escape, and pleasure, and its promises are even true!  Well, just for a little while.  If sin was boring or didn’t offer any “rewards”, no …