In Philippines 2, we find one of the most powerful teachings on humility in all the Bible. Paul calls Christians to humility by stating,...

Every time I get on the internet my phone or iPad is assaulted by advertisements. Pop-up windows, stuff running across the screen,...

Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!” But...

National politics sure do bring out some interesting points of view. Those in Hollywood, in the general news media and among the...

I heard about a group of Geography students who studied the Seven Wonders of the World. At the end of that section, the students were...

We all have feelings. We respond to what we perceive around us and within us. Typical feeling statements might include: I feel hungry,...

There is going to be a lot of loud conversations regarding the US Constitution. Most of us do not spend time discussing “substantive due...

Caleb (of “Joshua and Caleb” fame, Numbers 13, 14) stood just across the banks of the Jordan River, at a place called Gilgal. As one of ...

It is an undeniable truth that Jesus has a deep desire for his flock to live in unity. That truth comes to light in passages such as...

Unless you have been hiding under a rock or vacationing in Bora Bora, you have seen the financial turmoil and craziness of the last two...

James asked the question, “What is your life?” Knowing James 4:14 so well, most of us jump immediately to his answer: “your life is a...

On any given day come into our kitchen and you will find notes written on a small dry erase board on our refrigerator. The words vary...

A few years ago I was visited by a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. She asked, “Are you concerned about global warming and the eternal...

The inspiration of the Bible provides lessons for life in sometimes unexpected ways. Years ago I was a guest teacher at a church camp. ...

Regardless of party affiliation, most Americans watch anxiously as the votes begin to roll in for a presidential election. It is a very...

Do you remember playing the game “Go Fish” when you were a child? When Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James and John to be his disciples,...

Perhaps you can relate to this situation. Years ago I received a phone call that began with the caller saying how much they valued my...

“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own...

On many occasions I am asked to translate in person for somebody. But, one of the hardest things to translate are documents. One of the...

As I reflect on the week and the state of the world there is a lot to ponder. I don’t think I can write better words to comfort your...