Are You Angry?

As I was watching the news, it seems to me that people are getting more angry with each passing year. A recent study showed half of all Americans are angrier today than they were a year ago,” while only 8 percent say they are less angry than they were last year.  But why? Secularists say

Dancing With God

I have never learned how to dance even though my wife, who is a great dancer, has tried to teach me. But one I have learned about dancing, one of the people has to lead, usually the person who knows what they are doing. They lead by putting pressing on the partner’s back or leaning

Heavy Burden?

Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you… Psalm 55:22a I once heard a story about man walking down a dirt road with a heavy backpack. A man driving a horse drawn wagon came upon the man and invited to give him a lift. The man accepted the invitation, climbed up on the wagon,

Who is Your Best Friend?

It is amazing the different misconceptions that people have about the person-hood of God! In some cultures, God is seen as an angry deity that can only be appeased by throwing a virgin into an active volcano. Some see God as a celestial policeman, waiting for you to misbehave so that He can hit you

The True Lion

 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. — 1 Peter 5:8 I have always been fascinated with big cats: lions, tigers, cougars, jaguars, etc. Their power, agility, and grace is something to behold but even “tame” cats must be handled with care. On October

Dead But Still Deadly

Many people do not believe in the reality of the devil but the Bible makes it very clear, that he is real. His purpose on earth is to destroy everything God created: Mankind, the Church, and the family. “The thief (devil) comes only to steal and kill…” John 10:10 The Good News is Jesus defeated

Being Wise at Christmas

Tomorrow, we celebrate Christmas! I am sure many thoughts and memories are filling our minds. The baby Jesus, shepherds, the angelic host, and of course the three wise men.We do not possess much detail about the three wise men but what we do know can benefit us today in our spiritual journey. Mentioned only in

God’s Opposites

God’s Opposites There is a saying that just because everyone is doing it doesn’t make it right. Our culture (the world system) is trying to press Christ-followers into their way of thinking. “Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold…” Romans 12:2 After 50+ years being a Christ-follower, I have discovered

I’ve Been Pranked!

Though pranks have been with us for thousands of years, it’s taken a new turn with access to social media. A prank is defined as a practical joke or mischievous act.As a true follower of Jesus Christ, I don’t believe pranks are consistent with the Christian life. I realize that this is my personal opinion

Are You Out Of Your Mind?

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus” Philippians 2:5 If you have been a Christ-follower any length of time, you are aware that the way you see life is often the opposite of those around you. The reason is they have a different mindset or perspective. For the Christ-follower; we