It’s hard to believe that it is already November. The Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner with Christmas following soon behind. Where has the time gone? What happened to all the plans I made? Why does it feel like I haven’t accomplished everything I set out to do? If ...

The longer I live, the more convinced I am that children’s ministry is where it’s at. And yet, the more I see of the church, the more I feel like we are missing that truth. Like Jesus’s disciples, we’re kind of subtly pushing the children off to the sidelines. Worship, ...

I admit it.  I have always been a fan of Halloween.  The creative ideas, the making of costumes and oh the candy!  I never really studied the origins and traditions around the event.  It was just a fun night to indulge in the ridiculous vat of chocolate that was my ...

Entitled “The most successful Christian movie ever in terms of box office gross,” Passion of the Christ starring Mel Gibson remains one of the most popular and effective movies about Jesus’s death and resurrection. But in 2016, this well-known movie might be getting some competition in the form of the ...

We can build up the biggest ministry this side of heaven. But if the Lord has not laid the foundation it will crumble. We may be reaching people around the world and have a great financial windfall. There is nothing wrong with these elements but if God is not building ...

Along with the excitement of the holidays, depression can often sneak in. These episodes may range from mild melancholy to suicidal tendencies. There are wonderful Christian counselors, psychiatrists, and prescription medications that can be used in treating this debilitating condition. If you are experiencing depression or receiving treatment from a ...

“Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old.  Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it?  I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”  Isaiah 43:18-19 (NKJV) This is something that ...

“Always do for other people everything you want them to do for you.  That is the Moses’ Teachings and the Prophets.”  Matthew 7:12 (GW) A friend of mine had a precious baby boy a few months ago.  She was shopping in Wal-Mart recently, in the baby section.  She was browsing, but ...

Did you know that the Bible has much to offer in the way of medical advice on physical advancement and healing–and not just the miraculous kind?  In a multitude of Scriptures, God mentions the necessary steps  to bring wellness into situations where various people languished in dire need of help.   ...

Rubye and her sisters, Ruth and Rose, have all surpassed 100 years: Rubye by a decade. The sisters lived through the two world wars, influenza and polio epidemics, the development of modern travel–so many  “firsts.” These ladies have enjoyed long, productive lives for sure! And they are not alone. In ...