The book of Judges records a brutal time in the history of God’s people. Murder, lawlessness, and immorality were common. That book closes with this line, “everyone did as he saw fit.” In the middle of it all, there is… Continue reading

Anxious? Feeling stressed? Stalked by sadness? Don’t play into those emotions by rehearsing them, by making the song of your life a sad one! Instead, intentionally offer praise to God! Praise God! The act of praising Him is like the… Continue reading

When I had teens in my house, I generally knew when they were up to something they were not supposed to be doing because they grew distant, avoiding contact with me. It wasn’t that I drove them away or even… Continue reading

“Why does he do that anyway? What is wrong with him?” “Doesn’t she know that she looks silly? Someone ought to tell her the truth!” Think of how many critical remarks we hear creep into daily conversations. We criticize our… Continue reading

Hating is the easy way to live. It comes in many degrees, mere dislike, disdain, outright contempt, animosity, and murder! Hatred, in its various degrees, allows me to distance myself from you, to be who I want to be without… Continue reading

The music built to a crescendo, “Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again… Celebrate His death and rising… Lift your eyes!” [Mystery, Charlie Hall] We sang the mystery of our faith and it became the high point… Continue reading

Though a thousand swear against it, Truth is not altered by public opinion, hatred, or denial! Truth is constant, abiding, and absolute. What do you believe is true about Jesus? That, friend, is critically important. Life depends on it! It… Continue reading

We all see things coming in our life that we dread, experiences that we know will be difficult. Last month, I faced surgery. I did not want to submit myself to the knife! I dreaded the pain, the dependence on… Continue reading

Yesterday’s news brought the story of the arrest of a small band of men in Michigan who were planning to kill a police officer, then to engage in more violence at the funeral of the officer that would kill many… Continue reading

Sometimes when kids are told to do something they ask, “why?” And sometimes a parent answers, “Because I said so!” That’s not a great parenting style all the time, but there are situations where that’s all you can say. Explanations… Continue reading