When I was a pastor, a sharp, fourteen-year-old young man who was well respected by his friends and leaders was in the youth group. He was a good student and an accomplished athlete. Zealous for the things of God, the young man served faithfully and volunteered for...
Colossians 3:8 - But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. (KJV)I was young and a nominal Christian when I first saw a wonderful example of Christianity, in moving pictures and living colour, regarding...
"'What should we do then?' The crowd asked. John answered, 'The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same.'" - Luke 3:10-11In 1939 when the Nazis invaded Poland, Wladyslaw Szpilman was a celebrated pianist and...
Brent walked past the familiar park where he’d often visit and sit in close proximity to five or six old men who had erected an old foldout card table to play chess. It had become an ever-increasing fascination to watch the old men play for hours on end. Although it...
Not long ago I was on my way to an appointment when I spotted a turtle in the middle of the highway. The poor creature was somehow turned onto its back and was kicking and clawing in an effort to get back onto its feet. I couldn't stand the thought of driving past,...
Christmas is our favorite season. We begin decorating the day after Thanksgiving, each year, with old and new decorations, leading to our manger scene. We love angel figurines, and have them throughout the house, especially during the holy season.One thing was missing...
While taking a beach walk the other morning I tried to find some small shells to use for an arrangement I was doing. I always enjoy the fresh mornings when the sunshine is just peaking around the shoreline, with the smell of salt air and new treasures from the ocean...