Communication is so important among people of all ages. Misunderstandings can be avoided, and great things can be accomplished when there is open communication. Words can hurt or they can encourage, they can teach or they can tear down, but no matter what they are very powerful. They are also a huge reflection of what is in our heart. As Christians, the Lord has given us some basic guidelines in his word about how and what we should speak, so... Read more
What is the true meaning of Christmas? Ask random people on the street, and you’ll probably get at least a dozen different answers. Some might say: “Christmas is about giving.” “Christmas is about family and loved ones.” “Christmas is about being kind to strangers.” “Christmas is a church holiday.” “Christmas is about Jesus.” And all of these answers would be correct. Christmas Is About Giving John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son,... Read more
How do you define true joy in your life? I believe that in the Bible, JOY is spelled Jesus—Others—You…in that order. We should always put the Lord on the throne of our lives, as everything else will fall into place if we do that. Like it says in Matthew 6:33, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Our next goal should be serving others before ourselves, and this... Read more
GO-TEAM- GO!!! We all love cheering for a famous athlete or for our favorite sports team in a competition setting, don’t we? Even shy or quiet folks will often shout and cheer on their players during sporting events or even when watching them on TV. As Christians, though, it is even more important to dedicate any athletic activities to the Lord, if we want to be truly blessed by him. Psalm 37:5 encourages us to, “Commit your way to the... Read more
Homosexuality is a hot button issue in the world today. From the issues surrounding gay marriages, to the activism and gay pride parades all around, it’s clear that it won’t just go away. Unfortunately, due to these issues, tensions have grown between the homosexual community and the Christian community. And, it’s sad to say that many Christians have not just disagreed with the gay lifestyle, but have vehemently attacked and mocked them in an ungodly way. While it is true... Read more
LOVE!! Love is the answer! But what is the question you may ask? It is about our children. According to the psalmist, children are a heritage and a reward from the Lord, and a person with a quiver full of them is truly blessed (Psalm 127:3-5). But with such a blessing, there comes great responsibility. We must speak life, love and positive words into our children all of their lives. In order to avoid having problems it is good to... Read more
Today, marriage is a confused and dying institution. The divorce continues to skyrocket, and for many people marriage just doesn’t make sense. Millennials are a great majority of those who are becoming more and more confused. After all, they reason, why get married if we could just live together and act like we’re married anyway? That attitude is certainly prevailing, and it actually makes sense considering a good number of people will get married then divorce a handful of years... Read more
Pets are popular, without a doubt. Many families, including newly married couples, opt to have some type of animal and consider it family. This includes dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, birds, and even tinier creatures like hermit crabs. For some reason, we love to have animals. Personally, I have had a cat since I was 11 or 12 (currently I am 23). They become a part of your family, so much so that when they die a grieving process comes with... Read more
Rainbows are such a beautiful part of creation. After a rainstorm, it’s wonderful to see the big, colorful arc appear in the sky. It leaves people breathless and gives them relief after a period of rain. But, what is the meaning of a rainbow in the Bible? Is it even found within the pages of Scripture? The answer, amazingly, is yes! Something that we see today was also viewed back in Bible times. Despite that, though, there is a lot... Read more
Humanity is constantly on the move. We want fast food, fast service, and fast resolutions to high profile controversial court cases. When we do not get what we want, we get impatient and want somebody to pay for not doing something when we want it to be done. As we struggle with our own impatience, there is much we can learn by looking at three Bible stories about patience. What is the common definition of the word patience? The common... Read more
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