It’s the big day. The president is coming to town and you will actually have a brief moment to talk with him. How cool! How frightful! You can be sure that you will be guarded and cautious with what you say. You’ll be respectful and grateful. After all, he’s the president.
How would you respond if [...]
Been thinking about fatherhood in light of some common phrases. If a “woman’s work is never done,” does that mean a man’s work is always done? If “momma ain’t happy, then nobody’s happy,” does that mean that if daddy’s happy, it doesn’t really matter? If “a woman’s place is in the home,” then is man [...]
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It lies in wait for an emergency. Long periods of time pass without even one glance or even one thought about this important device. Yet, when it’s time arrives, it is expected to be in perfect condition, ready to be used. It’s none other than the spare tire!
That picture is, unfortunately, also true for prayer. [...]
Coming to a theater near you! Starting soon at a dealer close by! Beginning in only hours at a store down the street. Truth is, something is always coming along that catches our attention for a moment, but soon passes by and we never give it a second thought.
But there’s coming a day and [...]
Want to relate to at least one billion people in the world? Then try this visual challenge. Get rid of all your furniture except for a table and chairs; use blankets for beds. Give away all your clothing except an old shirt, pants and a pair of shoes. Empty all the food from your [...]
When the first man stood back and pondered the beautiful, handmade creation of God called a wife, Adam brought forth this name for her — Eve! Why? Because she was the mother of all living (Genesis 3:20). Adam assigns to her this most amazing name due to her monumental role!
Though motherhood takes its [...]
There is no end to the activities to avail one’s self of today. Want sports? There’s hockey, basketball and baseball games to attend. Do you like music? There’s well-known artists at downtown venues as well as a plethora of local school concerts. Outdoor activities? There’s a myriad of parks and rivers within 30 minutes. Shopping [...]
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When God created the world in six literal days, the Bible tells us He spoke it into existence: “And God said, ‘Let there be light … a firmament … waters gathered together (Genesis 1:3,6,9).’” The emphasis is on speaking, not doing.
When God interacted with Adam and Eve in the garden, He did so verbally (e.g. [...]
Had a rough week recently? Were you glad it’s over? How recently have you had those thoughts? If anyone could have justifiably thought that way, it would have been Jesus. What began as a triumphal entry amidst the waving of palm branches ended with His triumphal exit amidst the waving of angry fists.
A chicken and [...]
“Doctor’s orders!” While that brief phrase carries some clout, it also arrives with it a bit of uncertainty. Since it concerns our body, we are usually willing to listen to someone who knows more than we do, even if we are the one enduring the pain. However, we also know that the doctor is not [...]
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