In preparation for Hurricane Irma in 2017, my wife and I went to try and find a supply of bottled water. She went to one Walmart location, and I went to another. Both of us came up empty. In the location I visited, not one case …
Whenever one of the apostles wrote to a local church, it was to be regarded as a call to action from God. That’s because they wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit with apostolic authority. Their writings were filled with godly advice for the churches …
We make many personal plans in our lifetime. And though we can’t see God, He is actively involved in those plans. According to the Bible, “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21, NIV). The quote …
Each of us differs in terms of our aspirations in life. I find it difficult understanding how some people are so passionate about things that I find utterly boring. I am sure some feel the same way about the things I love in life. The truth …
“The Lord has sought out for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has appointed him as ruler over His people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you” (1 Samuel 13:14, NASB). Samuel the prophet said these words to Saul …
Whenever I travel by air, I love to sit in a window seat. That’s because I love being able to view how large cities look from the air. I love seeing tall buildings. At high altitudes, even skyscrapers look small. How you see things in life …
Sometimes, everyday events can highlight powerful biblical truths. Several years ago, my wife and I attended a high school football game that underscored the importance of patience. It was homecoming weekend for the team and school we were rooting for. Our youngest son attended that school. …
Being a parent of six children and a grandparent, I know the challenges of raising children in today’s world. So many ways exist for young people to end up wrong. As parents, we can’t be with our children all the time to try and keep them …
Based on recent data from The Open Generation: United States, most teens are largely interested in learning more about Jesus during their life. The study is based on online, representative surveys conducted by the Barna Group. Overall, Generation Z teens (13-17) and Generation Z adults (18-26) …
