The Hope of Peace on Earth
Ever since Adam and Eve chose to go their own way instead of God’s, we human beings have struggled with sin. Sin within ourselves. Sin in those around us. And that is painfully still true and evident in the world…
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You Can Live With Joy Even When Life Isn’t Joyful
Joy comes to those who take hold of it. Just like enjoyment comes to the Gudgels when we spend time at the beach. Over the course of our adult lives, Bernice and I have lived near the Pacific Ocean twice.…
The Story the Bible Tells Gives Us a Lot to Be Thankful For
Thanksgiving is a time when we stop to focus on the things in our life that we are thankful for. For many of us, that list comes very easy. For others, not so much. But whatever the current circumstances of…
Before Summer is Over, Be Sure to Spend Some Time Alone With God
For most people summer is the time to take a break from the normal busy-ness of life and get ready for the new year that will begin in September. After having our lives revolve around that schedule for so many…
Siri May be Good for You, But Then Again Maybe Not
A couple of days ago Siri came to my rescue. without expecting anything from me in return. Not knowing the hours that a neighborhood grocery store was open, I checked in with Siri. Me: “Siri, What are the hours of…
When It Comes to Getting to Know Someone, I Have a Favorite Question
When I meet someone new I ask the usual questions like Where do you work? Are you in school? Where do you live? Do you have a family? But I also like to ask people Do you have any spiritual…
The Four of Us Kids Did Our Best to Keep Mom Praying
I can’t say any of us kids made it easy on my mom. One thing is for sure, we kept mom on her knees. I guess you could say it was our unintentional way of helping her grow closer to…
Am I the Only One Who Still Has More to Learn About Being Content?
In one of the last books he wrote, the Apostle Paul said “I’ve learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am in” (Philippians 4:11). I find that amazing! Especially when you consider his living conditions when he wrote those…
This Past Week I Completely Unplugged from Work and I’m Glad I Did
I love my work. Sometimes more than I should. Which is why it can be hard for me to unplug, even when I know I should. I can keep working long past what’s wise or healthy, which isn’t good. It’s…
What’s The Bible All About?
Though the Bible is the best selling book of all time, most people couldn’t explain what it’s all about. They may know some of the stories from the Bible, but they really don’t understand how it all fits together or…