“The Empty Cross” I think everyone knows what Easter is all about. Jesus Christ, who died on the cross, rose from the dead. It is factual and proven, and he gives us hope that we otherwise would not h...  Read More

What Is Ash Wednesday?Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Lenten season that marks the 40 days prior to Easter. Worshipers usually have the mark of a cross placed on their forehead from the burning ...  Read More

Identity TheftWe often hear about identity theft and it usually involves a computer or cell phone. One of the fascinating stories of the Bible is the story of John the Baptist. He was Jesus's cousin a...  Read More

“Going For a Ride in the Country”I remember as a boy every now and then we would all pile in the back of our Plymouth station wagon and mom and dad would take us for a little excursion. Sometimes we w...  Read More

Holiday Rebound Holiday Rebound I don't know about you, but I look forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas because of the meaning and the gathering of friends and family. It seems like a time of year th...  Read More

New Year and New You Does the word new indicate that something old used to exist? For example, New York does that mean there used to be an old York? What about New Jersey or New Hampshire? According t...  Read More

Love “If not for the love of God” Have you ever wondered where you would be without God's merciful love? I don’t know about you, but I’ve sure messed up my life at times. Often, I would do what I thou...  Read More

Joy There is a song that has the words The joy of the Lord is my strength.   To think about joy, we consider the happy thoughts and experiences of life. The idea that joy can bring us happiness is cer...  Read More

Peace The second week of Advent is all about peace. This is recorded in Luke chapter 2 verse 14 and the Angel said, “glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace among those with whom he is pleased...  Read More

What is Prophecy and What Does it Mean to Us?  It is said that there are over 1200 prophecies and the Old Testament alone. The New Testament records many of those prophecies fulfilled and containing a...  Read More

Navigating the Holidays It’s often difficult to get through the holidays, especially when you’ve lost loved ones. The memories seem to be so prevalent. A past Thanksgiving meal or gathering that was s...  Read More

How’s Your Life?I am a blessed man in so many ways. I grew up with four brothers, a sister, and two loving parents. Things weren’t always easy. My parents weren’t always Christians, but they were dete...  Read More