Our next national holiday this year is Memorial Day, which lands on May 25th. Although many often see this day as little more than the first day of the summer vacation season, it has its roots in the time of national mourning following the American Civil War. It was first known as...
As I think back to my mother when I was a child, and as I have watched our three children and eleven grandchildren relate to my wife, I have observed all of the following in action: a barber and beautician, fashion consultant, chairperson, mechanic, teacher, veterinarian, equipper, interpreter...
Convenience is a top-rated value in our world today. Would you not agree? Having a fast-food restaurant is not enough convenience for us; we need a drive-through window at a fast-food restaurant for added convenience. No longer do we have to go to the bank; we can do all of our...
The events during the Spring of 1775 (almost exactly two hundred and fifty years ago), especially of April 18-19, are some of the most famous in the story of America’s fight for the very liberties we enjoy today. On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere and William Dawes set out to warn militias...
Human beings are the only creatures in all the earth who have a desire to take another species and make pets out of them. With nothing to receive in return materially, we like to domesticate animals, provide for their basic needs, and shower them with love and affection. In fact, 9...
All of us know many public school teachers, we have them in our churches, and some of us are even married to one. But I don’t think I have ever known a time in the history of our country when our public school teachers have been more discouraged and demoralized than right now! ...
One of the greatest Christian myths is that community is something to be found. As the myth goes, all you have to do is find the right person, join the right group, get the right job, or become involved in the right church. And, to a large extent, this is why many people go from...
After examining 34 core beliefs, Christianity Today magazine concluded that: A majority of U.S. adults (59%) believe that the Holy Spirit is a force, not a Person. Six in 10 Americans agree that religious belief is a matter of personal opinion and not about objective truth Most Christians...
Just like you can open a mutual fund but never invest in it, you can become a Christian but never become a fully devoted disciple of Jesus Christ. If this describes you, then it may very well be that you have come to accept the following three lies about spiritual growth. First, it is...
It’s that time of year again, isn’t it? We’re going to lose weight, exercise more, get out of debt, stick to a budget, stop smoking, save for the future, and spend more time with family. We make these resolutions because we want to bring change to bear upon our...