“This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil...” Hebrews 6:19 Limits are set by rules or by ourselves. Boundaries are often set before us to keep us safe; hence the need for regulations. However, those are very few in the big scheme of things. They don’t keep you from being a bodybuilder, a triathlon runner, the best co-worker, or an owner of a business or company. You do. You keep yourself from su

I have to admit something. When I was reminded that I was to provide today’s article, I struggled. Normally, I have no problem taking some idea and developing it. I read, think, pray (a lot), and, somehow, the message makes its way onto the page. That just didn’t happen this time. Writer’s block is a real thing! Maybe I’m just too ambitious sometimes. In the same way, “Faith block” is a real thing. It’s that feeling of a pause in our spiritual growth, a feeling of some

July 4th is the day Americans celebrate Independence Day, the day that we declared our independence from England and showed our determination to be a free and sovereign nation. The United States of America is a symbol of freedom to people around the world. It has been that way for more than 200 years. We have repeatedly defended our freedom and independence from other nations wanting to take away our freedoms. However, it appears that we might take our freedoms for grant

My dad rose early, worked hard, and mastered stoicism. He sat at the head of the table like a modern Indian chief. He said things like, “A lock is to keep an honest man honest,” and “Take everything with a grain of salt.” Grandmother taught me checkers and repeated phrases like, “When do you believe a liar?” and “If a bullfrog had wings, he wouldn’t bump his rear every time he jumped.” Papa had pranks, fishing, and stories. His hat was a signal to move, and his humor brought