“I urge … that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for …all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” (1 Timothy 2:1-2, NIV) When I read that passage,… Continue reading

We love our freedom! Self-determination or autonomy is an American value that ranks at the top of the list of the things we want in life. If offered two jobs, one providing a higher level of pay but less choice… Continue reading

The late Ray Stedman in his book, Authentic Christianity, writes about meeting a beautiful woman who wore a unique perfume. The face and the scent were indelibly imprinted together in his mind. From that moment, every time he detected that… Continue reading

We have three kids living in South Florida along with two daughters-in-law and two grandsons. Hurricane Wilma hit that region yesterday harder than most had anticipated. I watched the storm track on the news and realized they would feel the… Continue reading

Asking people what they want out of life can be interesting – as much for what they do not say as for what they do say! Often our expectations are not consciously defined. Many of us are not aware of… Continue reading

Evil darkness descended on Holland during World War 2 carried by men with deadly intent. The Nazis overwhelmed Holland in 1940 with an agenda of conquest and killing. The efficiency with which they carried out their diabolical schemes is still… Continue reading

Have you ever heard a sermon in church that was really convicting, that dug deep into an issue of life and found yourself thinking, “I sure hope Sam is listening!”? Have you ever been confronted about a habit, an attitude,… Continue reading

“Wonderfully made, I’m no accident” In Dover, PA a school board is defending its decision to place four paragraphs in the High School Biology curriculum that presents students with an alternative view of the origins of life to Darwinian evolution.… Continue reading

On Sunday, our church celebrated the various ministries that are offered to the congregation and community in our annual Ministry Expo. The hallways were packed with displays created by people who serve God in various ways. There was a buzz… Continue reading

What can you do with 2 seconds? If you’re one of those people who think time is disposable, there’s a story from college football that might lead us to a different conclusion. Michigan hosted Penn State on Saturday afternoon. It… Continue reading