Most of us have been compared to something or someone at one time or another. The comparison may have been favorable, or it may have been an insult. But there is one comparison, straight from God’s Word, that is something to strive for—that of the palm tree. Do you have ...
Read More »Lane Ends, Merge Right
Two roads diverged … and I chose the one that ended! Last week, I was driving to Nashville, Tennessee, and I was abruptly forced to change my route. Right in front of me stood a flashing sign that read: “Lane ends merge right.” Now, I was pretty certain of my path. ...
Read More »The Light of Faith brings Life
Patches of blotchy red fever-heat blazed on Jimmy’s pale cheeks. Mom moved the damp cloth gently across his forehead. “Honey, I will be right back.” “No, Mommy, don’t go,” whimpered Jimmy. “Sissy is in the next room. I will only be a few minutes. The store is just around the ...
Read More »Can We Please Kill Super Mom?
Somebody recently asked my daughter to tell what her favorite Bible verse was. She said, and I quote, “Whatever that one about God knowing all about you, and loving you anyway. You know, that one that is on my mom’s tattoo on her foot.” (Ps. 139) Not exactly the Sunday ...
Read More »Are You Taking Your Brain For Granted?
When was the last time you specifically gave thought to the marvels of your brain? It operates ceaselessly, processing and controlling every big and little function of your physical, mental, and emotional being. It weighs in at around three pounds of gray matter and is composed of 75% – 85% ...
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