When I was a young lad, I played football for my school. I loved the competition. Two things I noticed in our team were unity and the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. My coach showed the team how to play great football and how to look after each other both on and off ... Continue Reading

     As my friend Dan and I drove up to the house, there stood a man with a big smile. “God bless you, and welcome to the class,” he said as he stooped down to the car window, showing us where to park. Walking up the front porch, we were warmly greeted by the Class coordinator ... Continue Reading

     Have you heard the expression “no man is an island”? To be “an island” implies that one is completely independent in life and that his or her actions do not affect others. A long time ago I often thought I was an island alone in the sea: not that I didn’t need anybody, but I ... Continue Reading

     What does a committed, passionate group of people look like? How do they act? What do they do? Consider for a moment the 2008 National Basketball Association (NBA) champions in the United States, the Boston Celtics. This team was led by three outstanding stars—the “Big Three,” as some referred to them—who first became Celtic teammates ... Continue Reading

     Style! Being in style is a topic of conversation in many avenues of life in our day and time. Subjects may range from the style of our hair or clothing to cars and cuisine. I’ve often heard style spoken of in terms of how a particular athlete or musician performs. Style is something we all ... Continue Reading

     Growing up in a small midwestern town in the United States of America, I remember developing an appreciation for my country and the many freedoms it provides. My gratitude grew during my time as a member of the United States Marine Corps. I loved serving my country, and every day when I put on my ... Continue Reading

     “Are you living where God answers prayer?” These words to a popular hymn can be quite thought provoking. Where is that place? How do we get there? James 5:16 says, “…The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” This verse will be our road map to that place where God answers prayer. We’ll ... Continue Reading

     There is a question in The Bible Tells Me So that stopped me in my mental tracks when I first considered it. As a matter of fact, so profound was this question that I had to read it over and over again to come to grips with its meaning. Considering this question has helped to ... Continue Reading

    When I was growing up, my mom would repeatedly say to us children, “Think before you speak!” We didn’t always speak words that were helpful and a blessing to each other. She would encourage us to consider the impact of our words before we spoke them. This is a great principle to apply in life. ... Continue Reading

    I have vivid memories of my father waking my brothers and me up in the morning when I was a young boy. He would walk in our room, turn on the lights, and call out to us cheerfully, “Rise and shine, boys!” It was a very effective technique. We definitely needed his help because some ... Continue Reading