When I was growing up, there was a catchy pop tune that expressed frustration over the many signs in our world telling us what we could and couldn’t do. Today, those signs have been joined by voices—a vast array of … Continued
The Word of God is so pregnant with life that sometimes a single verse can transform our thinking. Recently, my mind was opened to a whole new world of thoughts when I heard a pastor quote James 1:20: “The anger … Continued
2 Chronicles 7:14 is a popular passage with many devout Christians: If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven … Continued
When I look around at the conflict and chaos in our nation, the problem is evident. I see the issues with crystal clarity, while others do not. If only they would humble their misguided hearts to see things my way, … Continued
Fearing that someone might inadvertently violate the Sabbath, Jewish religious leaders developed a long document—twenty-four chapters in all—to explain how to observe this “day of rest.” They went into meticulous detail to explain what type of work could be done … Continued
If ever God had a favorite child, it would have been David—the shepherd boy made king. In spite of his flaws and failures, David unashamedly expressed his love for the Lord through praise, worship, and even dance. David was favored … Continued
Prayer is God’s ordained way to bring His miracle power to bear in human need. —Wesley L. Duewel When evening came, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed; and He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed … Continued
On February 14, 2018, a deranged man shot and killed seventeen of his former classmates at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Immediately, a slew of people expressed their condolences through “thoughts and prayers.” To many who … Continued
Any darn fool can make something complex; it takes a genius to make something simple. –Pete Seeger, folk singer Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent … Continued
To those devoid of imagination a blank place on the map is a useless waste; to others, the most valuable part. ―Aldo Leopold, author and environmentalist The Lord said, “I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt, and … Continued