April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. There has been much research that has identified the factors known to prevent and reduce child abuse and neglect. There is one thing all man’s research does not identify. They fail to identify why abuse happens. It is because of sin. Is anybody listening ...
Read More »Hey, Buddy…Got a Light?
I’ve been at my job for a few months now. I work at a store where we have a back room for all of the overstock. There’s nothing remarkable about this room. It’s small, dingy and kind of a mess to be honest. A couple of days ago, I noticed that ...
Read More »God’s Help, Times Three!
Growing up, I always took comfort in my mother’s words of reassurance when I was frightened or anxious about something. When she told me that everything would be fine, I could breathe a sigh of relief! Yet there were times when I needed extra reassurance as I struggled, doubt creeping ...
Read More »What is the right burden to bear?
Those who say, “Christianity is a crutch,” know nothing of the challenge inherent in living the Scriptures. Consider these words from Galatians: “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 “For each one shall bear his own load.” Galatians 6:5 Do you, like me, ever find ...
Read More »The New Age Movement is Nothing New
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. ...
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