“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, [and] who have been called according to his purpose.” —Romans 8:28 (NIV) When...
Words of Wisdom
This Wild and Crazy World
What craziness exists in our world today! If we take only what we see and hear at face value, we might as well join in and party like a rock star! Isn’t it...
Illuminations: The cost of waiting to reach out
At times I find everyday life a real challenge. I have my own life and problems to deal with, but life is so much larger than just me. That’s what makes it...
The Church: Change is in the air
There is something big happening in the Church today. It may not be visible in every congregation, but it certainly is in the true body of Christ. There is a...
Why Do You Study the Bible?
Have you ever thought about why you study the Bible? Is it because you want to think you know more than others? To be able to cross-check others who teach...
God Is Always With Us
How easy it is to overlook the awesomeness of God. We become accustomed to what He does and forget to give Him the praise and honor He so richly deserves....
If there is a God…
There for a Reason A number of years back, I mentored a young woman who had been recently paroled from prison. I was a part of a new program in which paroled...
God’s Discipline Shows His Love
The author of Hebrews tells us that God disciplines us because He loves us. How does this truth settle with you? Think about it. What if God let you do...
God’s Wonderful Words of Life
Words Matter There is a strong Christian man who when praying always thanks the Lord for His “wonderful words of life!” It brings to mind the old hymn that...
To Complain… Or Not
In almost any customer/service industry, the number of complaints received by management regarding its employees far outweighs the number of compliments....