As I write this, the Super Bowl in America has just been completed. Over 100 million people watched the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers. As the game ended, the confetti fell, and the trophy was handed to Coach Andy Reid. They received all of the...

If you are like me, you get presented with some wonderful opportunities frequently. My difficulty is saying no. If it is enticing, I want to do it, and I don't think about whether it is the best thing for my family or me. God has to pluck me out of wrong situations...

One of the most frustrating things that can happen in your day is when you get locked out. Maybe you locked your keys in your car, or the locked door of your home shuts behind you, or the store you desperately need to get something from is closed. Whatever it may be,...

I was watching the ladies' Winter Olympic event Biathalon the other day on TV. The event combines cross-country skiing, one of the most grueling events, with sharpshooting rifles. They have to ski several kilometers and then stop and shoot at a tiny target 50 meters...

Are you a cloud gazer? Do you like to look up in the sky and see what figures they are forming? Jesus is coming in the clouds one day. It will be the most miraculous thing the earth has ever seen. The church will be caught up in the air with Him, and we will be...

The foundation of any building is crucial for its long term use. If the builder builds upon shaky ground, the foundation is going to shift, and the building will crack. If it is built on solid footing, that building will last for decades. When our faith is built with...

Each morning when I sit down to do my devotions, multiple distractions attempt to take me away from my time with the Lord. There are notifications on my phone, social media that provide morsels of information, and email that need to be addressed. When I allow these to...

When DL Moody would speak to the thousands of children in Chicago at his Sunday night Sunday School bak in the 1800’s lives were changed. It was so powerful that families started coming with their children. Soon they couldn’t find venues big enough to hold them. It...

One of the rarest traits in the world today is someone who possesses wisdom. Few people think before they speak. Opinion is valued more than facts. Even someone who exhibits common sense is often ridiculed for being judgmental. Seek wisdom above everything else. ‭‭2...

Many men’s words have moved nations over the centuries. They have stirred generations with their charisma and eloquence. Most have used it for the good of the people, and some have used it for the destruction. When Jesus spoke, it shook a nation. There is power in the...

There is a lot of money to be made in construction and real estate. When there is a lot of money to be made, you will find numerous people who are trying to work the system to get as much as they can for as little effort as possible. These are always exposed, and they...

As our children get older, their attitudes change. What they enjoyed as toddlers aren’t the same thing they enjoy as teenagers, except for one thing. They still love to play hide and seek. It’s more challenging now, we play at night and turn off all the lights. The...

I am fiercely protective of my children. If someone tries to hurt them, I don’t take it lightly. My kids know that I have their back, and that gives them a sense of peace. I won’t always be able to be there for them. Once they are adults, they will have to rely upon...

When a man and woman say their vows to one another, there shouldn't be any thought of fear in the back of their heads. There should be complete trust and vulnerability that only grows during their marriage. Sadly, that is not the case, and many wives live in fear of...

Whenever you watch a sporting event and see the champion crowned, it is a magical moment. That victory is the fulfillment of years of hard work and sacrifice. They are elated beyond comprehension in realizing their goals. Strangely, Christians have no idea that they...

Everyone wants their life to mean something. What that means is something different to everyone. Some want fame or fortune while others want to be surrounded by family. What is your motivation? As a Christian, you are called to live with purpose, but that purpose...

We once had a neighbor who wouldn't return our kid's balls that went over their fence. They would pop them and even yell at our kids if they went and asked for them. They were difficult people to live next to and even more so love. I wish I could tell you that it all...

Automation has its benefits, but it is also endangering us from losing some of the precious crafts from artisans that have been around for thousands of years. One of those trades is pottery. There is something magical about watching clay in the potter’s hand. With...

How do you know someone is authentic? What makes you sure you can trust what they say? One tried and true method is to watch the person live their lives over time. It will tell you if they keep their word or are all talk. As Christians, we show the world we are...

Most of the human mind goes untapped in its capabilities. Even those considered geniuses only use a small fraction of what it is capable of. Yet Jesus tells us that the brain is fertile ground that can be used for good or evil. What are you allowing into your mind? Is...