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. ...
Read More »Learning to use the Sword of the Spirit
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 ...
Read More »How to Stay Stress-Free During the Holidays
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 ...
Read More »Worthy of Honor
As a soldier, he had served our country well and was now flying back home. He was accompanied by his family and an escort, seated comfortably in coach, while our soldier traveled comfortably in the cargo hold. You see, he had given all he had, literally, for his country and ...
Read More »Peeling Back The Pain
A rapid rip or a slow steady peel? What category do you fall into when removing a band-aid from your wound? Do you grab ahold of the edge and pry away the sticky surface as fast as possible, or do you prolong the separation from skin to plastic severing with ...
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