April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. There has been much research that has identified the factors known to prevent and reduce child abuse and neglect. There is one thing all man’s research does not identify. They fail to identify why abuse happens. It is because of sin. Is anybody listening ...

Many characteristics define what it means to be a hero. Duty, honor, courage, and a willingness to defend the weak are several things that come to mind. However, how does one exercise these concepts? How does one defend the weak? Do you have a hero in you? These are just ...

Have you ever had your perfect plans ruined by an unexpected change? Here’s an example. Two Saturdays ago, I was supposed to go to church and then have a girl’s night out painting. I had the day all planned out. In fact, the painting date with the girls was planned ...

The other day I initiated an experiment into my class which had been conducted in the past. It’s not something I attempt often, but on occasion will undertake especially when the students are wiggly and talkative as have been my freshmen these past few weeks. We played the silent game ...

I am an avid bird watcher. I have three bird feeders and two bird baths in my yard. I live near a wooded area, so I get tons of different types of bird species. One day last week as I was out on my back porch, the Lord began to ...

Just recently, by His Holy Spirit, God has been impressing upon me that everything, yes, everything, has a purpose in His plan.  Even the most seemingly unfair, tragic, or puzzling happenings – big and small – have a part.  Somehow, all of it works together fitting perfectly into His great ...

There is a rise of supernatural activity in these days, and it is important that we understand the difference between what is of God and what is not. A perfect illustration of this is when Moses and Aaron faced off in a supernatural showdown with the Egyptian sorcerers. And Aaron ...

I’ve seen articles about all the horrible things Christians do. Have you seen the headlines? 9 Stupid Things Christians Say 20 Things Christians Do in Church that Annoy Me The 10 Dumbest Things a Christian Can Do Newsflash: we all do dumb things. But these headlines (and this is just ...

Gnawing distractions or unexpected situations can drive us against the grain of God’s will upon our lives. Take for example someone who has suffered a loss of a job. They can either be grateful for the amount of time they were employed or they may allow a root of indignation ...

A curly hair little girl called Tip, and a purple, bright eyed Boov specie called Oh, star in the recent hit movie, Home. Tip and Oh paths crossed during the Boov’s invasion of earth. They then journeyed together to find Tip’s mom. Though they seem like an unlikely pair, both ...