This morning I nearly made a terrible mistake. In the process of packing my husband’s lunch, I grabbed the peanut butter from the pantry, not realizing that I had grabbed the jar of chunky peanut butter instead of smooth. I like chunky (peanut butter, that is), but my husband does ...

When Dad was just starting out in business, with a growing family to feed and clothe, he put in long days to show his boss that he was a dependable, hard worker.  The pay wasn’t great, but someday he hoped he would rise through the ranks into a management position.  ...

Hopefully, Lee and I will see our children and daughter-in-law Thanksgiving Day. Can’t wait. I’m anticipating great fellowship, food, and fun. Ah, pleasant memories flood my soul of past Thanksgivings—why, I think I smell mom’s savory turkey with dressing right now! Nah. Just kidding. Seriously though, my mind drifts to ...

We may not have realized it at the time, but the moment we became followers of Christ, we were launched into the midst of a great conflict. Our battle is not against “flesh and blood”—that is, other people—but against the devil and his demonic forces (see Ephesians 6:10-13). We also ...

Sixth century Chinese general Sun Tzu’s book The Art of War has stood the test of time and remains a leading authority in military warfare. A mix of military study and practiced wisdom, it offers readers strategic advice for battles and open attacks. The book may have been written thousands ...

It’s that time of year again when the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us. In this season more people suffer from depressive episodes than at any other time, usually brought on by stress, anxiety, and sadness. With Thanksgiving just being a few weeks away, I will ...

As a soldier, he had served our country well and was now flying back home.  He was accompanied by his family and an escort, seated comfortably in coach,  while our soldier traveled comfortably in the cargo hold.  You see, he had given all he had, literally, for his country and ...

A rapid rip or a slow steady peel? What category do you fall into when removing a band-aid from your wound? Do you grab ahold of the edge and pry away the sticky surface as fast as possible, or do you prolong the separation from skin to plastic severing with ...

What exactly did the sons of towering figures in Jewish and Christian history accomplish for themselves? I find this fascinating as in today’s media-saturated world (where we are always seeking the next celebrity) it seems that just being an offspring of someone famous means that you are “worthy” and are ...

‘God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and self-discipline.’  2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV) I celebrate Veteran’s Day just as much as anyone else does.  I consider myself a patriot, I honor our flag, I sing our national anthem with my hand ...