Anxiety can really weigh us down. I wasted a lot of years in constant worry, and all that time I was essentially telling God I didn’t trust Him. Sure do regret that now. A better way to deal with concern is take it to the Lord in prayer. Tell Him…

HYMN DAY! The words for “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” are actually a poem written by Henry J. Van Dyke. They were put to a melody composed by Ludwig Beethoven a century earlier. I’ve always loved the majesty of this hymn, such praise given to the One who created the…

Reasonability seems to have taken a backseat to making one’s opinion known. Those who attempt reasonable discourse might find themselves ignored or shouted down by the crowd. But that shouldn’t stop our attempts. The world needs to see a different example than noise and selfishness. Think of Jesus standing silent…

One of my most precious memories of my mom took place a few days before her graduation to heaven. She was in her hospital bed, eyes closed, and suddenly I heard a whisper. I got up and drew close in case she needed me for something, and I realized she…

Paul instructed the believers in Philippi to stand firm in the Lord. He didn’t tell them to “hang in there.” He didn’t ask them to send “good vibes.” He didn’t offer a wishy-washy “Well, I hope so…” No, he said to stand firm. Standing firm depicts confidence in Him. It…

Jesus is coming again. When He does, He’ll take His followers Home where we belong. I search the clouds for His appearance. I’m ready and eager to be taken from this sin-riddled place and reside with Him eternally. Yes, Jesus is coming again. Are you ready?

“This World Is Not My Home” was written by A.P. Carter in the early 1930s. Depression era…lots of hardship. Considering the times, it was probably an encouraging reminder. And it still is. 1 This world is not my home, I’m just a passing through My treasures are laid up somewhere…

Jesus is my Savior. He redeemed me, healed me, and made me whole. Over the course of my life, I have learned from the Bible, from my parents, from leaders in the church what is expected of me as a child of God. It’s my responsibility to hold to those…

None of us traverse life without missteps. Some missteps are bigger and create more consequences than others, but all missteps can haunt us, taunt us, and riddle us with regret. When those angst-filled moments arise, we must remember grace. God’s grace forgives us when we repent. God’s grace gives us…

Mom’s continued faithfulness, which she learned from her mother’s example, in spite of pain and suffering inspired (and continues to inspire) me to hold fast to my faith. My paternal grandmother Lillian, who died of cancer when my dad was still a young boy, wrote in a letter to her…