Music is a powerful thing. It can turn the cowardly into the courageous in the form of a battle hymn or it can emotionally cripple us. Today, I want to go on a little musical journey with you and test whether lyrics matter in music and I’m going to measure ...

The great thing about volunteering is that you get to choose whatever interests you. With so many options, there is something for everyone. When you’re doing something you enjoy, it doesn’t seem like drudgery. If money is short, you can donate your time. Focusing on others can also relieve anxiety ...

Winter vacation seems to be the time when items in my house gain a little more of my attention than the usual routine. For example, toys that my kids no longer play with may take a vacation into a storage tub or they may go on a donation trip. Other ...

Inspiration is a beautiful thing, there is no question about it. The problem is this … it just does not come around often enough.  Some days can feel like an up hill battle and waiting around for the inspiration to strike is a waste of life.  There are ways to build within you (just like a muscle!) ...

‘Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.’ Hebrews 13:16 (NIV) As Christians, it should be our joy to share with others, especially with those who are truly less fortunate.  As God gives to us, we, therefore, should give to others. ...

I don’t know about you but the words “best price of the year” cause me to perk up. I may have been half listening before but suddenly, I’m all ears. Five minutes ago I was not even considering purchasing this item, but now I know I desperately need it. I ...

The kids may be grown, but there is a scene played out in many homes on a regular basis: Caller-id told me who was on the other end.  Experience told me what the caller wanted.   “Dad, I really hate to ask.  BUT is there anyway you could let me have ...

A few weeks ago I wrote about the upcoming movie, “Exodus: Gods and Kings.”  Unfortunately, most of the things I had mentioned as a concern (accuracy, the portrayal of Moses, etc.) were all warranted.  The supposed “box office hit” ended up being a huge flop not only in the Christian ...

My wife and I came to a decision to start having nightly bible study, with our five children. This was  shortly after the two of us were baptized together, in January of 2010. For days, we discussed how awesome it was going to be to actually get our children together, ...

It has never seemed fair to me… he was a faithful leader  for years—forty of them.  The people he led grumbled the whole way, blamed him for everything, and could have arrived where God was leading in around 11 days if they’d done it right. Still, Moses faithfully led the ...