Thankful
Ready or not, the holidays are upon us, and it’s time to give thanks. Although we Americans have celebrated Thanksgiving off and on since the autumn of 1621, Thanksgiving did not become a federal holiday until 1870
Teresa Ford
God Bless America
The Bible is sometimes referred to as the Good Book. In general, when we think of the Bible in its entirety, we think of prophets, saints, apostles, and martyrs. Good people, right? But let’s dig a little deeper. Both the New and the Old Testaments contain stories of flawed men and women. In the New Testament, …
But God (Will Win)
You don’t need me to tell you that this Tuesday is an important day in the history of this country. And since I’m writing for AFNN and I’m married to the managing editor, you probably know how I’m going to vote. If we conservatives are victorious when the ballots are counted, assuming that there’s no …
Isn’t That in the Bible?
A good many of us know more Biblical scripture than we think we do, and some of us know less than we think we do. Most of us are familiar with John 3:16, the 23rd Psalm, and Genesis 1:1 (“In the beginning…”). There are also many passages that we can quote, even though we may not know …
The Eye of the Storm
There’s so much bad news–war, violence, abuse, destruction, divorce, death. Do you ever get discouraged during the storms of life? God is in control!
Cause for Hope
We live in a a scary time–wars, disease, elections, hurricanes. There’s little hope. But take a moment to consider the tiny hummingbird for inspiration.
Do You Measure Up?
In the Bible, we read how the Israelites, over and over, didn’t measure up to God’s laws. And they saw the consequences. Are we any better today at measuring up?
Faith: It Don’t Come Easy
While faith in God makes everything worth it, it doesn’t make everything easy. In fact, the faith journey is a usually a long, unpaved winding road.
The Ten Plagues–News to Me!
When Moses went to Pharaoh and demanded, “Let my people go,” he had no idea of the power that God was about to unleash on Egypt. But did you know that there was a specific reason for each of the plagues?
Can We Let Go and Let God?
You’ve heard the phrase, “Let go, and let God.” As the autumn leaves begin to fall, maybe it’s time for us to let go of a few things that separate us from God.
Trust in God–It’s a Win-Win!
Are you worried that trusting in a powerful God is a waste of your time? Are you too smart to believe in a fairy tale? Take 5 minutes to consider otherwise.
There’s a Time for Everything
Is the Book of Ecclesiastes hopeful or depressing? The answer to both questions–yes. In his declining years, the author–probably Solomon–summarizes his life.
For Such a Time as This
What can we learn from Queen Esther? In the face of a crisis, her courage saved the Jews from annihilation. Perhaps we are each made for such a time as this.
Ruth–My Favorite Short Story
A remarkable short story, the Book of Ruth may be brief, but it has a powerful message. It also gives a stunning insight into how many people choose a religion.
Joel–Not One of My Favorites
Even though the Book of Joel is not one of my favorite books of the Bible, the prophet Joel still has a lot to say to those of us living in the 21st century.
Are We Choosing the Right Side?
What can we learn from the King Solomon’s wisdom books in the Bible? When he wrote that “the heart of the wise inclines to the right,” was he talking politics?
Dealing with the Storms of Life
It’s early in hurricane season, and wise coastal residents stay on alert for these mega-storms. But how do we deal with the storms that life puts in our paths?
Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
There are few modern-day prophets that we recognize, but false prophets abound. If there’s a New Apostolic Reformation church near you, you might be surprised.
What Are Your Spiritual Gifts?
You were created by God for a specific purpose. In fact, when you became a Christian, God gave you at least one very specific spiritual gift. Are you using it?
Free Indeed!
Today, while we celebrate America’s freedom from tyranny, many of us remain slaves to a much darker force. Are we free? What does it mean to be truly free?