The biggest challenge facing every marriage is the principle of becoming one. Jesus tells us that we are no longer two people, but we become one. This happens physically but also spiritually. When we don’t nurture and cherish this, we are headed for trouble. If a couple is set on having separate lives while trying…
Read MoreThere is a lot of false humility out there today. People act like they are for the rights of others but are really in it for themselves. In a day where there are heightened tensions, there needs to be more humility. We need to regard others as more important than ourselves. It the attitude that…
Read MoreOur new puppy loves to walk in between feet while I am walking. There have been several times that I have almost gone head over heals while leading her on her leash. It would not be a pretty picture if I stumbled and fell. Did you know that Satan is trying to make you stumble?…
Read MoreI was reading an article about George Floyd in Christianity Today last week. It talked about how he was a presence in his community in Houston and worked with several churches to reach the needy. He was in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a job and discipleship program that was training him to be a minister. It…
Read MorePeople are so quick to give up on others when they don’t meet their expectations. This leaves those who have fallen short feel like they have been rejected and alone. It can also lead to feelings of despair. I am here to tell Jesus loves you. He came to give you life, and God is…
Read MoreEver feel like you are fighting an enemy you can’t see and don’t understand? For every Christian, that is the reality. We are in a battle of heavenly proportions, and the struggle is real. Satan and his demons are out to discourage and distract through their deceptive ways and, if we are not in tune…
Read MoreIn 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…
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