I have some vivid memories of our old house: making blanket forts over the dining room table and hiding underneath, playing with my mother’s costume jewelry in my parents’ bedroom when I should have been  napping, and the Christmas season when Santa visited and left a small china cup on ...

Rejection “speaks” loudly, it says, “You are not good enough to be accepted.” Rejection attacks the very person that we are, and destroys our self-esteem. We were all created to be loved, accepted and to belong. Many who have experienced rejection in early childhood continue to battle with rejection in ...

Yesterday, I asked the question: “If there is a God, why is there so much pain and suffering in our world?” Today we continue exploring that topic. Christ died becoming the first fruits of righteousness. The fruit of our suffering is seen through our sanctification; being made perfect as He is perfect. ...

Many still ask the question: “If there is a God, why is there so much pain and suffering in our world?” To those who still are asking this question, I respond with a question of my own—What kind of world do you want to live in? God could have made ...

The recent election brought the differences in America into sharp focus.  It presents an opportunity we as Christians cannot afford to miss!  Separating ideas is a necessary step to building understanding and ultimately creating unity.  In fact, separation is part of creation. Consider the opening passages of Genesis and observe ...

The crossing of the Red Sea in Exodus is one of the most profound stories ever told. It is taught to children in churches. It was made into a movie. Is there evidence that this really happened? For those who take the Bible literally combined with the supernatural power of ...

Feeling down? Want a technique to immediately lift your mood? Think about something that you are thankful for! Repeating this daily can permanently change and lift your mood. This will also have the potential to effect those closest to you. You have the potential to rewire your brain by continual ...

There’s nothing like the holidays to highlight the challenge of relationships.  Our hearts crave connection.  God made us that way.  In fact, He created humanity because He craved relationship.  The challenge is that most everything conspires against honest, loving relationship.  With Christ, that challenge becomes incredible opportunity for improved relationships ...

Thanksgiving is almost here. Soon it will time for everybody to get together and chow down on some bird and watch football. Even if football isn’t your thing, you may still check out one of the many parades across the nation or even get together with family and friends to ...

It’s fun to dream about what you would do if you had all the money you needed in your bank account.  Imagine having  a billion dollars … it would take you 114 years to spend every cent if you spent $1,000 every day of your life! If you combined the ...