A number of years ago, we were invited to a luncheon and the main speaker was seated at our table. He asked the same question to all three wives, “Who is your husband?” I responded, “He is pastor of a church and he serves on different committees.” Every wife had a different response; one husband was an educator; another was a social worker. But that was not what the speaker asked us; he didn’t ask...  Read More

I often hear people say if they had lived in Bible days things would be easier. An interesting thing is that little has changed in the last 2000 years. The Apostles and Jesus encountered the same issues as today and even worse. They warned against the very sins that we face today. It is the faithfulness of God’s Word and our faithfulness to live according to His Word, that enables us to stay clear...  Read More

When Jesus finished His assignment here on earth and went to abide at the right hand of the Father, He didn’t abandon His disciples as some of them thought. Jesus’ promise was to never leave them nor forsake them and they had to remind each other those words. It’s the same today, it’s critical that we remind each other of HIS promises, and that the Savior’s words are alive and rich. “But the Comfo...  Read More

We can take great solace and consolation in times of distress or sadness. It seems like during the holiday season we hear more of tragedies in families, senseless murders on the streets, and the list goes on. When I hear of all the craziness that is going on I think to myself, ‘There goes a family who won’t see their loved one walk through the door tonight.’ In all of this I am reminded of what th...  Read More

Oftentimes we complain about what is not going well on our behalf and all the things that we are unhappy about. We are a nation of complainers. Someone once said, “Take your complaints to the Lord on your knees.” Sometimes, it’s easier to complain than pray. Prayer takes the attention off you and places it on someone else or something else. For example, I have a family member who requires serious ...  Read More

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to gather and hopefully enjoy good food, good conservation, and a good atmosphere in whatever home they have assembled. It’s a time we set aside our busy schedule to build precious memories of being in one another’s company. It would be a shame to allow old hurts and grudges to hinder time together. GRUDGES are a persistent feeling of ill will or resen...  Read More