What would you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put, the garage is all yours, wedding plans take care of themselves, chocolate is just another snack, and you can never get pregnant. Furthermore, car mechanics tell you the truth, you never have to drive to another gas...
On Mother’s Day, we looked at “How to Make Your Home a Rewarding Experience” (I Peter 3:7-9), and on Father’s Day we will be looking at “How to Become One With Your Spouse” (I Corinthians 7:1-5). The first message sandwiched in between these bookends will be...
In one of his books about communication in marriage, H. Norman Wright tells the story of a Wyoming sheepherder who had long hours out on the range to observe wildlife. During the winter, he watched bands of wild horses protect themselves from roving wolf packs by forming an inner circle with...
Failure often makes fertile soil for the seeds of success if we approach our setbacks and challenges with God’s help. But many people never get back up after being knocked down. Rather, they become discouraged and give up, complain about bad breaks and a raw deal, or they make feeble...
In our culture, as you probably well know, the significance of important, highly valued, religious days and times has long been forgotten. For the most part, we live our lives on the surface of frenetic activity. We surf and skim over a body of information, but rarely dive into the depths of...
Failure often makes fertile soil for the seeds of success if we approach our setbacks and challenges with God’s help. But many people never get back up after being knocked down. Rather, they become discouraged and give up, complain about bad breaks and a raw deal...
Did you know that hearing is the last sense to die? That is why it is so important when a loved one is near death that someone remain nearby to talk to him or her. Even though they cannot respond outwardly, they are conscious of the care and love being shown to them through spoken words. The...
Just like you can open a mutual fund but never invest in it, you can become a Christian but never become a fully devoted disciple of Jesus Christ. If this describes you, then it may very well be that you have come to accept the following three lies about spiritual growth. First, it is...
The director of a zoo in Bonn, Germany, recommended that he close the zoo for one day each week. He claimed that the lions, monkeys, and several other animals were overly nervous and under great stress because they were viewed by the public every day. So he wanted to close the zoo for one day...
On January 8th, we will begin a brand new series on the book of Job! There are two primary reasons why this is one of the greatest books ever written. First, most people who are aware of great literature will say that as far as literary style is concerned Job is a classic. Second, all people who...