In a recent article, I described the deceptive nature of the New Age movement. While the occult tends to be more blatant in its dark and evil nature, New Age is often more veiled. It blends humanistic philosophy with occult practices, and often dresses up in religious terms and activities. ...

“When someone shows you who they are believe them; the first time.”  Maya Angelou Everyone has a bad day from time to time. Our temper flares, we can’t resist gossip’s temptation,  jealousy  rears its head, or we tell a lie. But behavior patterns are a different matter be they positive ...

We were headed out west. Townsend, Montana was our destination.  My older brother was driving his Scout, a squatty old Jeep.  We had a family friend along and they were up front while I snuggled in the backseat.  I had a sleeping bag and my teddy bear and was excited to see my ...

Within the span of an hour, I learned that two sisters-in-Christ lost loved ones this morning. One friend lost her 10-month-old daughter. Braelyn was born prematurely and with Downs syndrome. For most of the last year, their small family has lived in the hospital, praying for one more breath, afraid ...

“All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away” (Isaiah 64:6). We put our garbage in the back of our pick-up to take to ...

I love object lessons. There’s something about them that helps me grasp spiritual lessons that otherwise elude me. However, I would like to share with you a lesson revolving around an ordinary, everyday object. Picture a piece of glass. Now, imagine that the glass represents the difficult circumstances in your ...

How do we fix our broken world? This question is on the minds of most Christians today. The answer is not simple or we would have already done it. God’s Word clearly tells us how to do it. Is our “simple plan” for saving the souls of men working to ...

A Socratic forum allows for two types of participants. 1. The listener. 2. The speaker. As the speaker expresses his or her opinion, the listener must wait their turn before contributing to the discussion. The structured exchange teaches how to hone in on one’s listening skills, be observant to exchange ...

Lettuce is the leafy greens that’s loaded with crunch. It’s the base of most delicious salads, and it adds texture and color to any variety of sandwiches. But the nutritional value of lettuce depends on the type that’s starring in each menu. Iceberg and romaine lettuce are the most frequently ...

Parents of prodigal children often times encounter despair and discouragement over their wayward child’s behavior. Hopelessness can sneak in and capture the minds and hearts of these parents. Today’s article will be a message of hope that the Lord placed upon my heart for hurting parents. I pray that each ...