Roadwork on the way to Bethlehem
In this Christmas season, many of us bustle around trying to get ready for Christmas. We take to the streets …Read the Rest
What does it mean to praise the Lord?
I used to have a lot of trouble dealing with praise in the psalms. So much of it seemed to …Read the Rest
Life lessons from a list of names
When we come across genealogies and other lists of names in the Bible, it can be difficult to remember that …Read the Rest
A prophetic word for a new heart in hard times
Today, we’re in an economic meltdown. People are suffering in these hard times. It appears now that when people act …Read the Rest
A hymn to the attitude of Christ Jesus
The following passage, Philippians 2:5-11 (NIV) may be a portion of a hymn sung in the Philippian church. Of course, …Read the Rest
The foolishness of a disappointed heart
The fool says in his heart there is no God (Psalm 14:1). Some folks over the past 200 years have …Read the Rest
Self esteem: not as the world gives
Why are there so many books, magazine articles, TV programs, seminars and what not about boosting self esteem? Lack of …Read the Rest
Rejoice? Always!
A popular praise chorus goes, “Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of …Read the Rest
Luke’s introduction to his gospel: why should we trust him?
Is the Bible a reliable historical document? Can we trust it? How can we know the truth of the Bible? …Read the Rest
Are you plugged in to spiritual power?
I’m sitting at a computer tonight. Since it’s night, I have the light on. If that seems too commonplace to …Read the Rest
