Faith

The damage incurred by father-less homes is fully documented.  Poverty, higher rates of incarceration, substance abuse and emotional issues ravage those who do not have a strong father presence. Even in lives where the father makes an effort, “daddy-issues” often impact adult relationships negatively.  Receiving the love of a father ...

Have you ever been accused of being a troublemaker?  Ever described yourself as one?  I confess that I, indeed, am a troublemaker. I was always a good kid and very much a rule follower so I’m not sure when the troublemaker inside of me was born.  Don’t misunderstand me.  I’m ...

Caught in the very act of adultery, she was a woman condemned to death. Hauled through the streets and thrown into the dirt by the elders, the woman glanced at the Teacher. Instead of the traditional stoning, they were calling for HIM to condemn her and then cast the first ...

Yahweh.  Jehovah Jireh.  Jehovah Raphi.  King of Kings.  Almighty God.  Jesus.  No matter what the need, His name is sufficient to meet that need.  Luke eight bears witness to this truth in a thrilling way. Luke, while walking with Jesus, saw Jesus heal a demon possessed man, heal a woman ...

My hometown was in an uproar. Word was out that a building on the main street had been bought by a business that specialized in selling drug paraphernalia. The name of their shop, which consisted of the word “Bad,” was already written on a sign, though they hadn’t yet opened ...