In these final days of the “Age of Grace” there are some things that Christians can do to become a closely knit universal spiritual family. 1. Families need to come together. Settle relational disputes. Deal with and forgive hurts, and move on. In light of difficult times ahead and religious persecution, ...

“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. When we grumble once, it causes us to grumble again. The cycle repeats until we are living ...

Are we to be judged by nine (unelected) men and women who preside over a man-made bench?  Or, are we judged by the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit?  I’d like to think that the latter is the “true” Supreme Court; our lives (and our eternity) are in their ...

Friends, since the recent decision by the Supreme Court on gay marriage, there has been a fight “over the rainbow”, including who it belongs to and what it’s supposed to mean. Rather than declare who I believe it belongs to, I’m going to suggest there is much difference between the ...

It is time for each and every “Christian” to make a decision. Will life be lived in accordance to the teachings of the Bible or not? There really is no in-between. One can’t straddle the fence here. Each one must also be careful how that question is answered. A “yes” ...

What would your life be like if Jesus was never born? What would the world be like if Jesus was never born? Those are two questions that I once heard and it made me reflect on how life could be radically different. It made me wonder what my own life would look like if ...

This world sure needs fixing.  At least that is the message I see on Facebook and news reports.  Everybody seems to know how to do it–or how someone else ought to do it.  Usually ‘fixing the world’ means getting others to change.  God’s plan is that we change–and let Him ...

Everyone leaves behind a legacy for those who follow after. Parents leave a legacy for their children, pastors leave a legacy for their congregation, and teachers leave a legacy for their students. Some leave wealth, some leave power and fame, some leave values and beliefs, some leave behind shame. The ...

Friends, some of my least favorite things to write about are political issues, but over the past week, things have rapidly changed in the United States, and it’s looking like they’re only going to get worse if we don’t refocus on what is happening and take a stand. At this ...

“Whoever does not love does not love God, because God is love.”  1 John 4:8 (NIV) This past week has been a difficult one.  And I have found that my feelings have been hurt more often than not.  I am often close to tears, and it is not because of ...