People pray for their children to be happy, safe, and successful. We eventually learned to pray for God’s intersection into the lives of our children in tangible ways. ◊ The young school girl was devastated when she was rejected by… Read More ›
Abundant Living
Trust in the Lord?
There’s a popular verse in the Bible that encourages one to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” What does that really mean and how does one practice this today in our modern lives? ◊ We’ve all had people… Read More ›
God as Your Father-in-Law
Most of us go into marriage with good intentions but selfish hearts. If you want to change your marriage, spend some time thinking about God as your Father-in-Law. ◊ From a worldly perspective, if you review even a portion of… Read More ›
Our Struggle with Goodness
It’s easy to expect criticism of lifestyle, sexual-orientation, and hypocritical behavior from Christians. But most people are good people. Jesus would agree. But with a twist. ◊ Kristen is so respected by her peers. She has a great paying job… Read More ›
A Season for Everything? Yes, But…
What’s the real goal and purpose in life and the right response to common problems? A popular song pleading noble, even Biblical sentiments, gets it wrong on both fronts. ◊ If you’re over the age of 50, you’re no doubt… Read More ›
The Love Chapter in Context
I used to think very differently about the 13th chapter of 1st Corinthians in the Bible. Time and maturity have a way of developing a deeper appreciation of the timeless Word of God. ◊ Of course, many weddings include a… Read More ›
Christian Wheat and Weeds
The Kingdom of Heaven is not just referring to the hereafter. It is now, in this world, in this life. The implications and directives, according to Jesus, are significant. ◊ After the heralding cry of John the Baptist of the… Read More ›
