Yep…the evidence is in and I can confidently say that it must be Christmas. You know how I know (aside from looking at the calendar)? The other day I went to the store after dark and I couldn’t help but notice the many homes that were already dolled up with sparkling lights and yards full of blowup snowmen and Santas. When I got to the store, all the...

“If I were there, I certainly would not have been a part of the mob who shouted ‘Crucify him!‘” How many of us have thought that? I know I have. As Good Friday approaches, it is likely that we are reflecting on the disturbing reality of Jesus being brutally slain for our salvation. Although we acknowledge the necessity of this sordid event, it...

This past year brought many challenges to my family and me.  They ranged from very serious incidents, such as my oldest daughter’s diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease, to superficially annoying things, like multiple appliances breaking down at the same time. Needless to say, I found that my prayers were flush with numerous material requests for miracle cures, a new...

I’ve been reading quite a bit about the untimely death of Steve Jobs, the founder and creative genius behind the Apple empire.  When someone as powerful and famous as that passes away, it seems that everyone has something to say about it. There are many thoughtful eulogies that highlight his incredible life of success; stories that give in-depth analyses of how...

Have you ever noticed that some things in nature just seem to thrive in adverse environments?  Some even have their beauty enhanced by what we may consider to be less-than-perfect conditions. Take flowers for instance, one of the most beautiful creations that God gave to us.  Most can appreciate their delicate beauty in and of itself, but I find them to be even...