Politics rule the national news cycle, and now that the presidential election is so close, much of our social media feeds as well. It’s times like these when politics can cloud our view of God and take hold of our thoughts. Prioritizing God over earthly desires is a da...

The passing of Justice Ginsberg has set up a big political fight on top of the presidential election, bringing the volume of this political rancor to a new level. There will be much said by both sides over the coming weeks, and even after the election. Much of it will...

The political division in this country is only growing with with a presidential election upcoming, countless people are discussing it and posting about it online. Too often, the same people who post espousing the freedom and love of Jesus are in the same breath cursing...

Happy Elevated Friday! Today we highlight a story many saw this week in Washington — a Medal of Honor ceremony. Army Ranger Sgt. Major Thomas “Patrick” Payne was awarded the Medal of Honor this week for his heroism in rescuing 75 hostages in 2015 in Iraq. Despite being...

Hurricane Sally striking the Gulf Coast left terrible destruction and its effects are still being felt. In times when we know others are fearing for their lives and livelihoods, if we cannot physically help them, we can always and should always spiritually help them. B...

Big news yesterday was the signing of a peace agreement between Israel and the UAE, a big step in the way of peace for a region known for its persistent violence. Peace can be as hard to keep as it is to create; the key is a constant pursuit. Each day we are all called...

The wildfires in California are bringing devastation to countless lives. Even those whose lives have been spared have seen their livelihoods taken away by these fires. While politics can debate what the causes are and what solutions are best, what can make an immediat...

Jesus said, “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Some may read this selfishly, thinking “Ok, all I have to do is star...

Happy Elevated Friday! Today we highlight a story of a young child receiving a gift that showed him he is not alone. Two-year-old Bentley was born with a cleft lip. Recently, his father went to a local animal shelter looking for chickens, but noticed a little black-and...

With all this tension in our country this year, it is hard not to worry about the future. Jesus, as he often did in his day, spoke directly to common human conditions, and he made sure to speak to our tendency to worry for the future. He questioned his disciples, “Who...