Early in our marriage, when my husband and I discussed our plans for starting a family, he had a perspective that I had not yet considered. He shared with me how another couple we knew had had an impact on him. This couple had children who were grown with families of their own. My husband… Continue Reading
You can see the desire for stability all around. Race drivers want a stable car or motorcycle to carry them over the racecourse to victory. Rocket scientists want a stable rocket that will fly straight toward its destination rather than an unstable one that spins in the air and crashes to the ground. Sailors want… Continue Reading
When I was growing up, one of the things I looked forward to each November was our Thanksgiving dinner, because my mom would prepare a great big, delicious meal. She would make some of my favorite dishes that I was very excited about eating. The turkey was always good, but I looked forward to the… Continue Reading
When I was a child, my sisters and I played a board game called Chutes and Ladders. The board has one hundred numbered squares on it, ten rows of ten. The object of the game is to advance from square 1 to square 100—and whoever reaches square 100 first wins! To play, you spin a… Continue Reading
I opened the top section of the refrigerator, and there it was—my favorite ice cream, chocolate-almond chip. I had worked hard all day in the summer’s heat on the farm, and that ice cream would be just the perfect treat at the end of a long day. Did I hesitate? Did I pause to consider… Continue Reading
At the time of the new birth, the believer is given the gift of holy spirit. This gift is given by God so that through His power and His spiritual help we may grow to be more like Christ. The key to bringing that spiritual power into evidence is set forth in Romans, chapter 12.… Continue Reading
The Grace Administration was ushered in on the day of Pentecost. Since that day, it has been available for men and women to become born-again sons of God. As sons of God, we have spiritual power that is released when we renew our minds according to God’s Word. Renewing our minds includes claiming our five… Continue Reading
It was a bright, hot summer day, and perfect weather to enjoy the cool waters of a local pond. My best friend and I were having a great time enjoying a refreshing swim. We had been swimming for some time when I noticed that I was alone. Did my friend go back to the shore?… Continue Reading
As a young man in college I thought I had everything going for me. My parents had provided me with a wholesome family upbringing. All of my physical and financial needs were met abundantly. I always had clean clothes to wear, plenty of food to eat, and a comfortable bed to sleep in. Through grade… Continue Reading
As a kid growing up, I liked to eat Cracker Jacks because of the surprise in the box. I would open the box and carefully sift through the candied popcorn until I found the prize. Similarly, when grocery shopping with my mother, I would always try to get her to buy the cereal with the… Continue Reading