My husband and sons fish. They each have a tackle box with various lures for different types of fish. From experience, they’ve learned what is best for each type of fish. “Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became... read more »

The red carpet at any awards show features celebrities adorned in designer gowns and distinguished attire. Reporters always ask “What are you wearing?”  They proudly respond with Givenchy . . . Dior . . .Versace, Luis Vitton,  and so on—custom made clothing that has been tailored... read more »

Hebrews 2:9-11: What we do see is Jesus, who was given a position “a little lower than the angels”; and because He suffered death for us, He is now “crowned with glory and honor.” Yes, by God’s grace, Jesus tasted death for everyone. God, for whom and through whom everything was made,... read more »

Someone has said, “Busyness is not of the devil, it is the devil.” Do you agree with this quote? What are the pitfalls and blessings of busyness? ... read more »

According to a 2010 Pew Forum on Religion report, 53 percent of Christians in the US did not know that Martin Luther was the person who inspired the Protestant Reformation. So they wouldn’t know that on October 31, 1517, in the little German town of Wittenberg, Luther nailed his 95 Theses on the... read more »

Steve Saint needed a car that could fly. But with no Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on the market, he prayerfully and creatively began to build one. His labor of love reflects the love he has for the Waodani tribe in Ecuador. Steve’s father, Nate Saint, was a pilot and missionary who died at the hands of... read more »

Sometimes I don’t want advice. On numerous occasions, I’ve poured out my heart to my husband and he has responded with sound counsel. But what he doesn’t always understand is that I simply want to share my thoughts with him. I don’t want answers. Acting as if I’m all ears, I listen only to... read more »

capacious: able to contain much; roomy. “God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others” (2 Corinthians 9:8). “Unbelief fixes its gaze on men, and things, and likelihoods and possibilities and circumstances.... read more »

“If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31 NIV). Do you see an injustice? Than have confidence in God and stand up to defeat it. I have many times. You know what; you might be surprised who will stand up with you. One time in a tree planting camp, a foreman was treating rookies very... read more »

John 14:23-24: Jesus replied, “All who love Me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them. Anyone who doesn’t love Me will not obey Me. And remember, My words are not My own. What I am telling you is from the Father who sent Me.” In... read more »