Few people think about the concept of trust when things are going well. Life is good and seems to move along smoothly when you and those you love are healthy, happy, and secure. When challenges arise, however, the issue of trust becomes more of a concern. Life’s...
Misconceptions abound in our modern world. On the one hand some see any form of conflict as immoral. They suggest that those who serve in the military, law enforcement, or who otherwise seek to defend those who cannot defend themselves represent a necessary evil. They...
In the last Saturday morning post we suggested that you were created by God with a specific purpose. We highlighted the fact that there’s no greater adventure or quest than to discover your calling and to live it out. Doing so brings joy to life, and will leave a...
In the last few Saturday morning “Encouragement” posts we suggested it’s self-evident that the universe and all within it were created with order and precision. We also noted that you are not a mistake. You were created by God to overcome the challenges of this fallen...
Every Saturday morning we post an article in the “Encouragement” category. Whereas the weekday articles focus on a variety of security skills and issues, the Saturday posts are intended to encourage those who have an interest in biblical faith. Last week’s entry was...
Imagine that you lived in the year 1750 and were walking through a meadow filled with beautiful wildflowers. Suddenly you discover an item that you’ve never seen before. Overcoming your fear, you pick it up and look it over. It’s a small, black, shiny object. On the...
The concept of peace as it applies to an individual’s life is difficult to define. Based on the headlines these days, my sense is that finding peace represents a struggle for many people. This seems to be as true for wealthy and famous individuals as it is for those...
Regardless of the historical context, the geographical location, or the individual circumstances, every human being beholds the heavens and the earth through the lens of perspective. In fact, that’s what the original Latin word means. The word derives from the...
