Many of us grew up in an age where what our parents said was to be obeyed without question. The obeying part is a Biblical concept: "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." (Eph 6:1 NIV); and I never had too much trouble accepting this part. But...
"Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has...
Last Friday I was meeting with two of my colleagues after work. They had had a tough day with seemingly little support from management, and they felt discouraged. As I was listening to what they went through, I also became upset at management. Why couldn't these...
"Love is patient, love is kind, it does not boast, it is not proud." 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV)As a new nurse, I was given the report on my patient's condition for the day. I was warned by the seasoned nurses about his anger. When I made my rounds, I approached his room...
It was Sunday Morning and I began to worry when my friend Wendall LeRoy Archer had not shown up at E-block. That was the cell block that I was assigned to while I was being incarcerated at the Federal Prison At Lompoc, California. The night before we both had gone to...
May I share a time when God gave me a message using the grammar of need? The birth of our first child coincided with the cancellation of our health insurance. I still, don't understand how it happened. It had to do with the company being based in the U.S. and Jenna...
Perhaps you've heard the story of Johnny Lingo, a man who lived in the South Pacific. The islanders all spoke highly of him. He was strong, good-looking, and very intelligent. But when it came time for him to find a wife, people shook their heads in disbelief. The...
