In my opinion, the greatest joy in life is being a parent. My wife and I have been blessed with four beautiful children. That doesn’t mean it has been easy by any stretch of the imagination. Parenting is also the most difficult job anyone will ever have, and it is fraught with challenges that have…
Read MoreIn the United States today, we are celebrating Memorial Day. It is a time to remember all of those who have fallen defending our freedom. There will be ceremonies (although subdued because of COVID) at veteran memorials. People will also celebrate the unofficial start to summer by grilling in their backyards. While some will make…
Read MoreRemember the childhood saying, “Stick and stone may break my bones, but words will never hurt me?” That was another lie we tried to tell ourselves growing up. The truth words do hurt more than sticks and stones. Some words cause permanent damage. Paul tells us to let no unwholesome talk proceed from your mouth….
Read MoreOur house is almost one hundred years old. It has a detached garage that was made for a horse and buggy, so it doesn’t fit a car. We use it for storage and my tool bench. Recently we started remodeling it so we would create an area for our four teenagers to have a place…
Read MoreMost fitness places say you should get ten thousand steps in a day. That is approximately ten miles. When you get that much activity, your heart receives the workout; it needs to stay healthy. The Apostle Paul likens our faith to a walk, and he wants you to walk worthy of your faith. Ephesians 4:1-2…
Read MoreAre you one of those people who ignore the warning lights on the dashboard of your car? I must admit that there have been times where I have. Those lights are there for a reason, and we need to heed the warning. God gives us warning lights through His Word, the Holy Spirit, and through…
Read MoreI live in an area with very rich farming land, much of what the call the Salad bowl of America is grown there. Everywhere you drive, you see this rich fertile soil that produces crops 52 weeks a year. Jesus likened our hearts to the soil, and the ones that have fertile soil produce fruit…
Read MoreOne of the best surprises we can get is when we buy something, and we get more than we expected. That is especially true when we have been disappointed so many times. You will never be disappointed with following Jesus. He is the gift that keeps giving. It starts with our redemption and then continues…
Read MoreGod likes to work through those you would least expect. If it were up to us, we would choose people we were comfortable with, but God isn’t interested in our comfort. He wants to provide answers where you least expect. If you look through the Bible, you will see example after example of this. Ezra…
Read MoreThere are a lot of products that promise instant life transformation when you use it. I was in Africa last year, and I saw a sign where a Witch Doctor promised that if you went to his office, he would heal any disease, reconcile any marriage, and solve all of your financial problems. None of…
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