Spring has sprung. Well, at least in our neck of the woods, with the dogwood trees in full bloom and our front yard shrubs donning colorful attire. Several dogwoods line our driveway and they’re real pretty now. Which brings to mind, I once heard a story about the ‘dogwood tree’ ...

What is worth taking a stand and fighting for - even when gridlock is the result? Erosion of our freedoms? Fiscal responsibility? ... Life? Should Christians even concern themselves with worldly politics when we know that Romans 8:28 tells us: ‘And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.’?(NLT) Of course we should!

“Don’t judge me. (Hands held up in front)  I only ate three. “  All ears tuned in just as my five year old son was responding to his aunt’s question “Who ate all the candy while I was taking a nap?”  His quick response of course drew in several rounds ...