Faith

In part one I discussed moving forward in one’s emotional maturity. This article will encompass spiritual growth. Although the two are related, each area requires individual focus. The average Christian does not have a plan for spiritual growth. Sure, we read the Bible, pray, and attend worship services, but how ...

The shepherd is not a despised social outcast as some traditions portray him. Shepherding is one of the most ancient professions. Even today, almost a quarter of the earth’s surface is used for raising livestock. A writer for The  Brussels Times estimates there are about 200 million (yes million) shepherds ...

Have you ever explored your genealogy?  Perhaps you thought you would find some great person among your ancestors.  But, to your chagrin, you discovered a prostitute, a horse thief, or some other person you considered to be inferior.  This is not what you wanted.  Perhaps you were tempted to give ...

Many people call themselves Christians. There are many perceptions in the secular culture as to what constitutes a Christian. Let’s start by defining what a Christian is not. One might be surprised that living a good moral life does not make a person a Christian, though that should be a ...

There are dozens of stories of dogs and cats going hundreds of miles to return to their masters. According to the Guinness Book of World Records,“The farthest distance that a lost pet dog has found his way home occurred in 1979 when a Jimpa, a Labrador/boxer cross, turned up at his ...