He hated himself and what he’d become. He felt like a failure. To everyone. Even God. ◊ It’d been so long since he’d seen them that he almost thought he might not recognize them when he drove into his small… Read More ›
Parenting
An Advent Season Like No Other
So now we wind down this adverse 2020 year with the beginning of the Advent season. But something’s changed – or has it really? ◊ We move right from Thanksgiving weekend and headlong into the Advent season. The year is… Read More ›
A Thanksgiving Story I Didn’t Learn in School
Here’s a story to share today. An intriguing Thanksgiving story I never learned in school. ◊ I think we’d all be better off if we had been taught this part of the Thanksgiving story in elementary school and then reiterate this… Read More ›
Faith and Truth in a Dark World
Who do we believe? The challenge is that in all manners of faith and life we are surrounded by falsehoods, distortions, and even wrongdoing that can leave us confused and off base. It raises a question that only Jesus can… Read More ›
Misguided and Defiled Leadership
The leader was arrogant, self-serving, and surrounded by other corrupt officials. But God did not let them get away with it. A Biblical lesson for any generation. ◊ Do you ever get frustrated that corrupt behavior conducted by government or… Read More ›
Mix Religion and Politics? Yes!
While there is value in avoiding arguments, I do believe there’s a place for fair discussion today. And religion and politics necessarily mix very well whether we like it or not. ◊ Wise advice given to me when I was… Read More ›
Making Big Decisions as Husband and Wife
A wise friend asked me, “What does your wife say about this?” I told him that she actually was not in favor of it. He said, “This is a problem.” ◊ My wife and I were recently facing a big decision… Read More ›
The Shifting Sands of Education
It’s Back-to-School time and everything has shifted. For Moms, Dads, Kids, Teachers and Administrators. It’ll never be the same again. Is there a problem with that? Absolutely not. ◊ Now that children around the world are back to school at… Read More ›
Is This the Purpose of Life?
Do you have an opinion on the purpose of your life? Of course you do. It may be little fuzzy and evolving, but we each certainly have a particular perspective. But is it right? ◊ Anne says her purpose in life… Read More ›
Are You Wise Counsel?
Are you a person that others look to for wisdom and guidance? Are you grounded enough to be wise counsel to young and old alike? You could be. What makes a person wise? ◊ I’ve been thinking lots about wisdom… Read More ›
Church, Church, Where Are You?
The Christian Church is being challenged to adjust to new pressures. To some this is a problem. But is it really? It might actually be a much needed wake-up call. ◊ Julie and Tom were so tired and busy that… Read More ›
A Mother’s Prayer for Her Children
Are we applying this power to the little ones we love and hold dear? Have you ever prayed words of Scripture over your children? This mother does. ◊ A couple of years into her marriage, my daughter shared with me… Read More ›