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.
Teresa Ford
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?
Prosperity Gospel is Not Gospel
Prosperity theology tells us that if we have faith (and donate to Christian ministries), we will receive financial blessings. Stop! That’s a dangerous belief!
My Dad Is Better Than Yours
Every year on Father’s Day, we celebrate and honor the dads who raised us. But this author challenges anyone to prove that there’s a better dad than Hoot.
Sweet Home Alabama
Why would anyone live in Alabama? Don’t all Alabama citizens sound like Forrest Gump and live in trailer parks? This author may have a different view.
Falling to Pieces
Maybe it’s not fair, but bad things do happen to good people. And while it makes no sense to us, we can trust that God has a plan for our hope and future.
Her Children Call Her Blessed
Mother’s Day has been bittersweet for the past four year since my mother, Sandra Jane, went to Heaven. But this year, the sadness is beginning to abate.
The Devil Was in the Details
In light of last week’s insanity at the General Conference of the United Methodist Church, it’s time to shake the dust off of our feet and move away and onward.
May Day: Mayday! Mayday!
Mayday! The United Methodist Church’s misguided celebration of its liberal “victory” is akin to Nero’s fiddling while Rome burned to the ground.