As the Author of life, God gave us the Word of Life. We now have the unique opportunity and esteemed privilege to be workmen of His life-giving Word. We can be faithful laborers in God’s Word, building for ourselves a greater and greater understanding of His masterful Scriptures. As we gain this understanding, we can… Continue Reading
We all make choices each and every day. Do I wear the red or blue shirt to the office? Will I have water or sweet tea with lunch? Do I really need that piece of pie for dessert? It looks and smells so good! Our lives are filled with choices, but there is one choice… Continue Reading
When I was fourteen years old, I walked into the local trading stamp redemption center with great purpose and confidence. I was carrying twenty-eight completely filled books of trading stamps, the exact number required to purchase what I wanted—a brand-new fishing rod and reel. I proudly walked up to the clerk and said, “Here are… Continue Reading
Springtime in my father’s flower garden was always a joyous sight for me as a child. I especially enjoyed watching the brightly colored butterflies flitter among the fragrant, sunbathed flowers. The butterflies looked so free, and that inspired me to think about how I could be free, living the way they did with every need… Continue Reading
Did you ever have something stolen from you? If you have, like me, I’m sure you didn’t like it. Nobody does. When I was a college student, someone broke into my apartment when I wasn’t home. They stole my bicycle, my record player, and my record albums. When I came home from work and… Continue Reading
The Word of God has integrity! That’s a bold statement. How can I say that? I can say that the Word of God has integrity because I have looked into the Word of God to help me understand this great reality. I have believed it and seen God’s promises come to pass in my… Continue Reading
The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights. They spell out what the framers of the United States government deemed the most important and fundamental rights of citizens. Of particular interest to me is the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees an accused individual the right to counsel in… Continue Reading
Growing up and learning about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, I often wondered what it would have been like to live during his earthly ministry and to be there as one of his followers. How wonderful it would have been to hear Jesus teach the “Sermon on the Mount” or to witness firsthand… Continue Reading
In our culture we often hear how important it is to maintain a healthy diet, yet there are so many divergent opinions as to the best and most healthy eating plan. We may be inundated with countless choices, but one thing is absolutely certain—people need to eat! No one can survive indefinitely without food. Physical… Continue Reading