I believe that the current economic difficulties are rooted in a basic problem that shows up throughout our American culture – an inability to say “No,” to ourselves. We think we are entitled to bigger, better, more, and much! For… Continue reading

“Empower” is a current buzzword. When somebody is said to be ’empowered,’ it means that they have been invested with authority, given legal status, or had resources handed to them. We used to talk about providing equal opportunities to people… Continue reading

From the subject line, you could conclude that I do not buy the alarmist language of our national leaders warning of an impending economic implosion. Honestly, what I know about economics ends with a balanced checkbook and mortgage interest rates,… Continue reading

I enjoy fireworks! First, you see the colorful light design spread across the sky, then you hear the boom of the explosion, then comes the shockwave of pressure you can feel in your chest. It is an awesome display meant… Continue reading

If you asked me to heft 200 lbs of dead weight from the ground right at this moment, I could not do it! If you told me that my life would depend on my ability to heft that same load… Continue reading

A mommy whose 5 year old son attended our Vacation Bible School reported the following: So, I tell Jacob, “Tell me the words to that song so we can ask Mrs. Scott.” “Okay,” he says, “it’s the one with the… Continue reading

Imagine if the Creator had become bored or weary and decided that instead of making the universe all ‘very good,’ (Genesis 1:31) He had settled for good enough! We observe that God went for design that is wondrous, full of… Continue reading

Are you a noble, worthy person? Let me clarify. Are you noted to be a person of truth, integrity, diligence, beauty of spirit, love, and grace? Or, are you a person of shaded meanings, filthy speech, laziness, and hostility? That… Continue reading

An admirable trait every disciple needs is steadiness. One of the best inventions of the last century was the electric light bulb. The lowly light bulb extends our working and enjoyment hours of each day by several hours, before and… Continue reading

I love walking among students who are in their early teen years! They are not sophisticated enough to hide their feelings, but are old enough to act somewhat independently of their parents. The ‘herd mentality’ is fully evidenced by their… Continue reading