Most of us are pretty tired of the way things are going in this world.  Times are hard for many, and it’s not looking like there will be any changes coming soon that will be to our liking. We are waiting for tomorrow, every single day.  It comes every morning, ...

The first time I heard about living in the half-light was while reading a book about what it really means to be a man. The moment I read it, I felt a little sick. That’s because I thought it might be me. Into 2010, author Wes Yoder published a book ...

A king of valor, might, and humility With much determination he stood against incivility This King didn’t carry a scepter or wore a crown on his head, He wore a robe of patience and carried a Bible instead Though this dignitary wore no crown, he wore many hats He was ...

Today I want to talk to you a bit about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the implications of his “I have a dream” speech that was delivered on August 28, 1963. Now I am not a history buff, nor do I typically write about it but today I felt inspired ...

The city of Corinth worshiped Aphrodite, Greek goddess of sex. High on the hill was a temple dedicated to her, and one of the functions of the priestesses serving in the temple was to have sexual relations with those who came to worship. In this way, the demons behind this ...

What goes on behind the scenes in the field of football? Here is a heartwarming story of one former player who is using his wealth to help the poor and needy. Tim Tebow, who was a backup quarterback for the New York Jets and now an SEC college football analyst ...

Growing up, I disliked going to church. I was sort of a tomboy so dressing up was not always that fun. Besides, church was boring. The entire service was predictable. It was dictated and guided by a manual that only changed on Holidays and days that were deemed “Holy”. I ...

True or False: Bad grades runs in families? Believe it or not, poor academic performance has more to do with a person’s choice than anything else. There are many external forces that can tamper with a child’s ability to do well in school. Still, inheriting low grades ain’t one of ...

Simultaneously, as the congregation sang ‘Amazing Grace,’ I walked the church aisle and gave my heart to Jesus. I was nine. Honestly, I didn’t understand the meaning of Newton’s hymn, but it was the sweetest song I’d ever heard. And, I followed the divine pull. Nowadays, I think of grace ...

Even for adults it can be a struggle to line up our thoughts to the truth of who we are according to our Maker. With all of the conflicting messages barraging teenagers, it must be difficult to maintain a healthy self-worth that is not inherently self-destructive. You are a young ...