"He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth," Luke 1:14 Joy to the world! Sing Hallelujah! Christ...

Merry, Merry! Christmas is almost here! As families gather in the coming days, folks from one to ninety-one will join in celebration of...

Goodness gracious, indeed! We've entered the 12 Days of Christmas! So before we count down to five golden rings and a partridge in a pear...

Peace. That elusive calm in mind, heart, and soul. What's the pathway to peace during this hectic Christmas season? Peace of Mind "You...

December 1 is TOMORROW. The insanity of the season is upon us. But it doesn't have to be that way. Let's look at ways to save our sanity...

Happy Thanksgiving, my friends! So why are we talking about kindness when it's time to be thankful? Ah, think about it. We all know we...

A lack of faith creates fear. Not just in the religious, God-fearing sense, but in every circumstance, a lack of faith creates fear. "But...

Passports give us access to a foreign land. For some of us, patience can be more foreign than Tahiti or Timbuktu. We want what we want,...

All of us feel unwanted at some point in our lives. Whether it's the invitation that doesn't come, the call that's never answered, or the...

"God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it." Hebrews...

"Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 Since the fall...

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20 Life has given me lots to write about lately. Last...

"These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold -- though your faith is far more...

Part 4 of 4 - Victory from Suffering "You have given me your shield of victory. Your right hand supports me; your help has made me...

Part 3 of 4 God's Glory Revealed "Together with Christ we are heirs of God's glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also...

Part 2 of 4 PRIZED POSSESSION "Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great...

Part 1 of 4 NO CONDEMNATION “Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were...

Twelve hours from the time of this writing, I had carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand. Please excuse any typos since I was typing...

"For you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the...

Did y'all miss me? Well, I miss you more!!!! And I've missed writing. It's been six busy, fun, fulfilling months... but six months...