Native to the drier areas of New Zealand and southeast Australia, the Manuka tree (Leptospermum scoparium) is a small evergreen shrub bearing pretty white flowers. Manuka honey is one of its most valuable assets. It is also known as “tea tree” because of its use in making a tea – ...

We laugh. We comment, “Oh, he’s so cute when he does that!” Yet, when does the “cuteness” morph into a behavior and not a child’s personality? What is the difference between the two, if any? Personality is separate from a child’s behavior.   It is what makes each child unique. Their ...

Then he began to speak to them: “The Scripture you’ve just heard has been fulfilled this very day!”  Luke 4:21 The words Jesus had just spoken were powered by the Spirit … the fulfillment of them would be as well.  The words were not unknown to the folks in the Synagogue. ...

“So we can confidently say, ‘The LORD is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?’ ” Hebrews 13:6 (ESV) If you will take a moment to look at the picture attached to this post, you will see a glorious look at the heavens, with many ...

I have a new set of heroes. An uncommon tribe to say the least. It sounds silly, but nonetheless … People who hang wallpaper as a profession. I had a bright idea last weekend, which in hindsight was more along the lines of dimly lit. Wallpaper is making a come back ...

Do you have lingering thoughts of escapism in these uncertain days? Maybe you wish you could pack up and move to a rural cabin hidden in the hills of nowhere. Perhaps you wish you could escape to a different time, such as bygone days when terrorism and shootings and perversion ...

It is obvious that there is a lot of “doing” of evil deeds these days.  Matthew tells us that as the last days become more clearly visible, iniquity shall abound and the love of many shall grow cold.  (Matthew 24: 12)  But is it God’s desire that His children should ...

“Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and ...

Your Friend, The King: This is the signature of every passage found in God’s Word!  In John 15, Jesus reveals to us that when we invite Him into our life, He becomes not only our King–He makes Himself our Friend: No one has greater love [no one has shown stronger affection] ...

One of the joys in my life is my precious daughter. She is my gift from the hand of God given to us seven years ago. Her smile is contagious and her heart is pure. She is the picture of a wonderful little lady with the exception of one small ...