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?
Inspiration
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.
Mossad and Springfield Cats
From kitty cordon bleu to Israeli electronic innovation, Don Surber puts his imprint on the daily news.
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.
God Tunes: How Christians Miss the Point of “Spirit in the Sky”
Greenbaum missed the point of “Spirit in the Sky” and so do many Christians to this day.
Nostalgia For Days Gone By
Historic, scary, dangerous battles: political, shootings, fires, climate…. Enough already! Time for a break with a nostalgic trip to a simpler and more fun era.
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?
Farming Out Life Skills
How ridiculous is it that Life Coaches are an industry? Instead of working on a farm to learn life skills, too many people farm it out.
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?
The Miracle of Nature: God’s Hand at Work in Lake Huron
After a breathtaking dive, I was compelled to write this; Now one of my new favorite local dive sites. I’ve seen the changes since 1986 when I began diving here as a kid. It’s incredible
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?
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?