Most Christians work hard at something they call ‘balance.’ They carefully prioritize life: God first, family second, church third, work fourth … and in so doing find themselves in an impossible snare of conflicting responsibilities or seriously deficient in one… Continue reading

Are you a Believer? To be a believer means that you have confidence in the truth or existence of something or someone. A mother of a 10 year old told me that her son is struggling with his belief in… Continue reading

Jennie Dickson was 102! She was one of the founding members of our church ‘way back in 1947, a long-time Sunday School teacher, and a good friend. Well into her 90’s, she drove her car down the mountain and to… Continue reading

What secures your faith? He’s not what, but Who. His name? Jesus Christ! What anchors your hope? I pray you’re not falling for silly superstitions for our hope in God is anchored in the the Word. George Barna, a researcher… Continue reading

Are you attempting live alone, trying to figure it out as you go, relying only on your own wit and wisdom? Have you cynically concluded, “nobody cares!”? Or, does pride keep you from seeking help or guidance? If I’m describing… Continue reading

I know hundreds of people, perhaps even thousands. I am rich in friends and acquaintances. Each one adds something to life, some unique gift and so I am thankful for all of them. But, there are just a few people… Continue reading

Someone said, “I don’t pray much because I believe God has already decided what will happen.” His sincerity was unquestioned. He missed what the Holy Scripture teaches about the importance of prayer. Jesus Himself said, “Be always on the watch,… Continue reading

Recently someone I care deeply about said, “You’re a workaholic!” Was it true? Am I addicted to my work, using it to try to soothe my soul in the same way an alcoholic uses booze to avoid dealing with real… Continue reading

During WWII, the phrase ‘battle fatigue’ was coined to describe the emotional state of those soldiers who were mentally broken by the stresses of warfare. It would show up in different ways – loss of sight, hearing, paralysis. Excessive anxiety… Continue reading

On those occasions when I take trash to the disposal site, I don’t find people sitting around sipping coffee. The ugly mounds of refuse, the smells of rotting garbage, and blowing debris do not create an inviting place for gathering.… Continue reading