Read, listen to, or watch the news or social media today and you’ll be told a few things. It really doesn’t matter what day you choose, it’s always the same message. You’ll be told that hell is breaking loose, and in some way it’s your fault. No matter what your...
These are challenging times for Christ followers. It seems that every day brings more news of ways in which national and world leaders are seeking to “progress” away from traditional values and norms. These include life, liberty, and individual responsibility to name...
In last week’s article I mentioned that I’d recently been thinking about a few verses that highlight the need for prayer in the life of a Christ follower. One of these verses was Colossians 4:2. In the NIV this reads, “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and...
In the Book of Hebrews (10:19-23) we’re reminded that Jesus opened the way for us to draw near to God. Through faith in Christ we have access to an intimate relationship with the Almighty. Think for a moment what this means. The God who created the universe and...
At times water can be tranquil and calming. Standing at the edge of a quiet and lonely mountain lake, for example, can fill one with a sense of peace and serenity. At other times water can be terrifying. It can wield unimaginable destructive power. Those who suffered...
It’s difficult to get around these days without a car, truck, or motorcycle. Modern society, especially in the suburbs or more rural areas, almost requires that one have access to a vehicle and a driver’s license to get anywhere. Many people spend a good deal of time...
When our children were very young, perhaps three and four years old, we visited my parents in Florida. My parents lived close by a body of water, and so I took the opportunity to go fishing with my daughter and son. We casted our line out, reeled it back in, and had a...
Imagine that you’re a combatant involved with many thousands of others in a great war. Battles come and go, and you’re involved in many. At most times you have clear orders. Despite the intense danger involved, you know what you’ve been asked to do. This is your...
A significant transformation is taking place in the United States at the moment. The inauguration of a new President is scheduled to take place in less than a week. The individual taking office, and those whom he has chosen to serve in his administration, have made...
