“Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ‘Peace, be still!’  And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.”  (Mark 4:39, NKJV) We all have times when we crave only one thing…peace.  Yet it evades us with a passion we cannot imagine.  It seems like ...

Have you ever stopped to think about all of the blessings that you are missing out on? We grumble and complain and whine about this friend who is going on another trip to the Caribbean, Jim and Julie who just purchased a convertible, or how lucky Tim and Tina are ...

Our GPS is an excellent guide; she and I just don’t get along.  It’s not her fault.  We’re often out of sync with one another–or more accurately, I am out of sync with her.  She gives an order, and I obey—too soon and end up on a wrong road.  Or ...

On or about A.D. 33, in Palestine, a new rabbi arrived on the scene. Word on the street rapidly spread that He was a friend of sinners. The religious community expressed outrage over this, and accused Him of seeking companionship with lowlifes. In other words, they were ashamed of Jesus’ ...

There are many Biblical concepts that are difficult to understand and/or put into action. Submission is one of those concept that causes the most contention. Living by the Bible will not come naturally.  It must come, not through the flesh, but instead through the Spirit. Jesus is the Head of all.  ...

My recent health problems have taken me to many hospitals, doctors and many places in between. While I was seeing to my own physical needs, I began to see the need of those taking care of me. I took notice of their expressions and their comments to me. I’m struck that almost everyone ...

As much as we don’t want to admit it, addiction is nothing short of idolatry. We can sugar-coat it or treat it as a predator, but when all is said and done, addiction is a choice—the choice of putting something or someone above God. Now, please don’t misunderstand me. Addiction ...

Since 1973, through the decision handed down by the U.S. Supreme court, over 57 million tiny humans have been terminated before getting a chance at life. Whose decision is it to keep these fetuses alive? Abortions have always been widely viewed as a “woman’s issue.” Especially since women who are ...

What do you do with the time you have been given? Recent observations show that teenagers are spending larger quantities of their time engaged in multiple technologies rather than face-to-face contact or connecting and interacting with the world around them. In addition, the gifts and talents they have been given ...

The Bible speaks often about the power of words; both for good and for evil. God spoke creation into existence, and His words have ultimate power and authority. Since we are created in His image, it makes sense that our words also carry power. They are clearly not on the same ...