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When I think about how culture views humanity, the first thing that comes to mind is conditional value. For those who believe we’re just a chance conglomeration of molecules, brought about by evolution, human life has no intrinsic value. Everyone… Continue Reading →
A man will not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will not be moved. (Proverbs 12:3) What enables you to withstand hardship and adversity? A tree is able to withstand strong winds and adversity because the… Continue Reading →
Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life. (Proverbs 4:23) How is the condition of your heart? Spiritual heart problems may be even more prevalent than physical heart problems. The word heart occurs… Continue Reading →
If it’s not stressful, it can be restful. In our growing awareness of the need for self-care, even workaholics are starting to recognize the adverse effects of not getting enough rest. The only problem is, how? Those who’ve reached the… Continue Reading →
When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your comfort delights my soul. (Psalm 94:19) Where do you find relief from anxious thoughts? The Psalmist was facing oppression from others and the pressure that he was facing was mounting. He was… Continue Reading →
By now, most of us have heard the term “Emotional Regulation”. As believers, we call it “emotional self-control”. We also know it as: Not freaking out; getting a hold of ourselves; keeping it together; not losing it; not blowing up;… Continue Reading →
Wait for the LORD; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD. (Psalm 27:14) Have you ever been waiting in line at a store and you count the people in each line? Then you estimate… Continue Reading →
As I was watching our sweet dog Trooper try and fail to catch a rabbit in our yard, I thought, “I’m glad he didn’t catch it!” A hunter might want their dog to catch animals, but I don’t. My delight… Continue Reading →
Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13) The tabula rasa of a new year can give us a sense of optimism and anticipation. We have the opportunity for a fresh… Continue Reading →
Do you ever feel like you’re at the mercy of every notification, message, and request that comes in? Yes, those notifications abound, and the higher up we go, the more often they sound. Does that mean we have to attend… Continue Reading →
Make me know Your ways, LORD; teach me Your paths. (Psalm 25:5) Where do you go for direction? In the Old Testament, David was facing a challenging time and needed guidance. Although David was keenly aware of his own transgressions,… Continue Reading →
Last week we received an update letter from a Christian campground we’ve camped at before. This beautiful property has undergone some excellent upgrades in recent years, the latest of which is the construction of a new Ministry Center. To make… Continue Reading →
What is hope? Some would answer it relates to something you want to happen, a desire for something you consider good. Such as, “I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow, so we can still have our picnic.” Or, “I hope I… Continue Reading →
And Mary said, “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38) Mary was a young teenage girl who was visited by a heavenly messenger bringing an amazing message. She would… Continue Reading →
During this busy Christmas, end-of-year, season, when everyone’s running around like chickens with their heads cut off, it’s counterintuitive to slow down, let alone take a break. “There’s too much to do! I have reviews to fill out, projects to… Continue Reading →
