If you have been married for any length of time, you have come to realize that marriage is hard work. A good marriage does not happen on its own, but with a lot of hard work, commitment, and dedication. Research shows that Christian marriages are failing just as much as ...

You’ve heard of the Golden Rule, right? What about the Platinum Rule? The Golden Rule states, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” In contrast, the Platinum Rule says, “Treat others the way they want to be treated.” Two different rules. Two different messages. So which ...

To say mass shooting has become a trend would be like saying rain is wet—everybody knows that. The big question is, what should we do about it? It’s obviously going from bad to worse. The occurrence of mass shootings has jumped from approximately one or two every year, to around ...

I’ve heard people comment that the Bible is too general.  I’ve heard (and probably said it myself) that if God would just be specific, I would know what to do and I would do it.  Well, take heart!  God prompted the apostle Paul to be very specific with the new ...

“Hey you.” “Who me?” “Yes, you, child of God. Did you know that you are called?” “No, not me. I can’t preach. I can’t teach. I can’t … [insert excuse here]. Let’s face it, we can really come up with excuses when we want to, can’t we? We often want ...

We all have people in our lives who have let us down, or hurt us in some manner. Our flesh may want to seek revenge, stay angry, or even keep unforgiveness in our hearts of the ones who have inflicted pain. Believing the worst in others entails not believing that ...

Sweat pouring from your brow and your back is aching. The 30 year burden has taken you down and you don’t have an ounce of strength to go another inch! Flashback around 2000 years ago. Jesus hanging in agony on the cross; blood and sweat pouring from his body. His ...

As cooler weather approaches, more time is spent indoors in closer proximity to coughs and sniffling noses. Upcoming holidays bring extra handshakes and hugs. Heaters can dry out our sinuses as well as lead to an environment conducive to spreading germs. Improve your chances of staying well with these tips: ...

Patches of blotchy red fever-heat blazed on Jimmy’s pale cheeks.  Mom moved the damp cloth gently across his forehead. “Honey, I will be right back.” “No, Mommy, don’t go,” whimpered Jimmy. “Sissy is in the next room.  I will only be a few minutes.  The store is just around the ...

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.  The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”  2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV) I have days when I am on the mountaintop.  I have days where I am at the very lowest point in the valley.  I sometimes ...