Your home can be an ark of safety or a prison of isolation. What it is depends on what you want it to be. Frankly, there’s a lot of difference between the two, but the darker the world and more violent our culture, the more important it is that your home be a safe...
Recently, I have been hearing news from friends and acquaintances of their families squabbling over their properties. This is just sad. Families are supposed to love each other and take care of one another, not tear each other apart. The major reason for this is that...
The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the long-term quarantine, is contributing to the suffering of many people in various aspects of their lives. Suffering comes in many forms. Some may cope easier than others. That is why spiritual vigilance is important because a...
The title of this post is inspired by the book The Greatest Virtue, authored by Pat Robertson, host of one of the longest Christian television program, The 700 Club. What is the greatest virtue, you may want to ask? Pat's book says its humility. I definitely agree,...
When hard times come everyone looks for a scapegoat. Blame tough times on the economy, or the government, or a mate whose use of credit cards has been less than frugal. Whether it is an organization, a church, a business, or a family, when the money begins to dry up...
To all the fathers out there, Happy Fathers' Day to everyone! And yes, I am writing to you, dear father, you are my target demographic for this article. Remember when you were young and your father told you to, "Man up!"? Now that you are a father I'd like to tell you...
Our world has changed dramatically over the past few months—yet God has not changed, and He wants us to stand strong in our faith. Hebrews 11:1 explains, Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. We have the eternal covenant made...
Can you really count on God for your needs? Perhaps the question should be prefaced by asking, “When you were a kid, could you trust your dad for your needs?” And if so, why? “Well,” you say, “we were related. He loved me and, therefore, provided for me.” The same...
When a youth lost his way and ended up having squandered the inheritance he had received from his father, he came to his senses and said, "I'm starving here; I'm going home to my father." Jesus told the story. We call it the parable or the story of the lost son....
Depression is a vicious enemy. It pounces on you when you least expect it. You may feel strong today and then a weakling tomorrow. It comes and it goes. The bad news is, sometimes, depression stays. Hormonal imbalance, extreme and uncontrollable circumstances, tired...