My pastor recently preached a sermon on II Corinthians 5:17. “Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” Are you expecting God to do new and exciting things in 2o16, in your life and relationships? For ...

It happens every year. As sure as the ball dropping in Times Square, people are sure to make New Year’s resolutions. The thing is… they don’t always succeed. As a result, most people resolve to not having any resolution for the New Year at all. They have seen New Year’s ...

No action is exempt from moral judgment; no activity can be despoiled of the value which a moral purpose confers on all things. This means that every thought and every action can be broken down to the moral principles guiding the action. Once broken down, the action can be seen ...

Most of the backyards in our neighborhood had clotheslines. Some were made of rope, suspended by “T” shaped pieces of wood on either side, while others were sturdy wire lines with steel posts at either end, held in the earth by cement. There was also the occasional umbrella-shaped line where ...

Everyone needs a life companion. No one deserves to go through life alone. Whether a person is unmarried or in a lonely prison cell, they need the support of another individual. Even one who is married, or has a circle of friends, or is around groups of people, can still ...

Someone recently asked the question, “What one [word] describes the characteristic you are looking for when you vote for the next President?” Romans 12:8 “If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And ...

I have been having difficulty falling asleep at night. I am waking up tired and feeling unrested. The Lord brought to my attention that I am carrying many heavy burdens. Over the recent weeks it seems the enemy has done his best to dump piles of garbage on me. I ...

It was a typical day with everyday activities. I had just finished my two-mile power walk/jog/flight with my 90-pound dog, Mitch. It was time for the cool-down stroll with my old, little beagle, Tippy. After all the many days of rain, she seemed a little stiff and sluggish, but nothing ...

It seems young people are no longer getting crazy for Christ. Where has their passion for Christ gone? Could it be that it wasn’t there to begin with? Could the issue of lackluster worship from youths be stemming from how they’re now being brought up, or could it be the ...

Okay, I really shouldn’t say this out loud, but, it is true–I struggle with clutter.  There are some “neat-nics” that possess only what they need and keep it ordered and perfectly stored, but there are no genes in my DNA carrying that wonderful trait.  I tend toward piles of stuff: ...