Colossians 2:3-4 (NLT) 3 In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I am telling you this so no one will deceive you with well-crafted arguments. As you watch the video below you may be insulted by Jonathan Gruber’s ‘stupid American voter – or whatever,’ remark? ...

Everyone has plans and dreams for their lives and their future. My plan for my future (starting from each day in my last years in highschool) has always been this: -Graduate High School. -Take a year to save for college. -Go to Bible College for four years (and take their ...

‘The LORD was with Joseph so that he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master.’  Genesis 39: 1-2 (NIV) As a child, the stories I heard and read about Joseph fascinated me.  From his ‘Coat of Many Colors’, to his promotion as manager of all Egypt, ...

He was the son of an Israelite, and a handsome fella. Though he was favored with extraordinary physical strength, he was rendered weak to a woman’s charm.  His strength and physique paired with his stubborn nature, had a way of getting him results. This man was dedicated to God from ...

This morning I nearly made a terrible mistake. In the process of packing my husband’s lunch, I grabbed the peanut butter from the pantry, not realizing that I had grabbed the jar of chunky peanut butter instead of smooth. I like chunky (peanut butter, that is), but my husband does ...

When Dad was just starting out in business, with a growing family to feed and clothe, he put in long days to show his boss that he was a dependable, hard worker.  The pay wasn’t great, but someday he hoped he would rise through the ranks into a management position.  ...

Hopefully, Lee and I will see our children and daughter-in-law Thanksgiving Day. Can’t wait. I’m anticipating great fellowship, food, and fun. Ah, pleasant memories flood my soul of past Thanksgivings—why, I think I smell mom’s savory turkey with dressing right now! Nah. Just kidding. Seriously though, my mind drifts to ...

We may not have realized it at the time, but the moment we became followers of Christ, we were launched into the midst of a great conflict. Our battle is not against “flesh and blood”—that is, other people—but against the devil and his demonic forces (see Ephesians 6:10-13). We also ...

Sixth century Chinese general Sun Tzu’s book The Art of War has stood the test of time and remains a leading authority in military warfare. A mix of military study and practiced wisdom, it offers readers strategic advice for battles and open attacks. The book may have been written thousands ...

It’s that time of year again when the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us. In this season more people suffer from depressive episodes than at any other time, usually brought on by stress, anxiety, and sadness. With Thanksgiving just being a few weeks away, I will ...