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.
Devotion
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.
Moral Relativism Comes to the Vatican
The Pope is correct that issues of morality can get quite complicated. Fortunately, God made it simple for us by carving the important stuff into stone tablets.
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.
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?
Is Donald Trump Unbelievably Lucky, Or Simply Blessed
Is the Almighty using Donald Trump as a visual aid to teach some important lesson?
Political Prisoner Tells GOP Convention: “I Went To Prison So You Won’t Have To”
Peter Navarro, President Donald J. Trump’s economic adviser during his first term, received thunderous applause as he took to the stage at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night.
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?
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?
There’s No Excuse For Being Clueless
It grieves me to see so many professing Christians who are so ignorant of the days and times we’re living in.
Embracing Faith Amidst Secular Symbols
In my personal journey, I recall how my discovery that many of our holidays have roots in pagan rituals, initially shook my Christian-centric ideology.
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?
Airborne, By Sean Dietrich
For Sean Dietrich, a crowded airplane becomes another opportunity to meet new friends and see the best on other people
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.