In the United States, Memorial Day is when people honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives. From the Revolutionary War of Independence to modern times, people still give their lives in war. Some people willingly volunteer to serve in the military during wartime, because they believe in the cause. In the …
Revelation 16:15 “Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.” When it’s all said and done, there’s no question that Billy Graham will be known as one of the greatest soul-winning Evangelists for Jesus of all time. This man …
Last month, in the United States, some celebrated Juneteenth. Juneteenth takes place on June 19th. It is the commemoration of the day when the last slaves were freed in the United States. After the American Civil War, there were still slaves that were never told they were free. As the Union soldiers marched through parts …
Oh No! He thought it was over, however, it’s happening again! But why now? It’s been several months since he last experienced this, but this time it’s different. More intense! The young 20-year-old is in his upstairs bedroom when the thought of loneliness enters his mind. He had experienced these feelings before, but never like …
Recently, while driving around the city, I turned on the local gospel radio station, where they played Jingle Bells and a rendition of an Alvin & the Chipmunks Christmas song. Then, I found it refreshing to hear a song that I hadn’t heard in many years. When the song began, it took me several moments …
Remember the cute cartoon called the Pied Piper? If you are not familiar with the story, it begins in a small shipping town called Hamelin. The town was infested with rats. In fact, the opening scene of the cartoon showed the rats roaming thru the streets, and climbing the city walls. The rats were so …
There was a very prominent preacher who said that while he was in prayer, the Lord told him something that he thought was astonishing. At the time, the President of the United States was embroiled in a very embarrassing and controversial scandal that not only rocked his family but the world. The Lord told him …
If you’re like me and hang around Bible circles, chances are that you have gotten into a debate over one of the most famous events in the Bible and human history. What debate is that? The debate over what happened in the Garden of Eden, of course! Whether the question is, why did GOD …
I was preparing to head out the door for a scheduled appointment, and as usual, I did my checklist. Wallet? Check! Keys? Check! Computer bag? Check! Tool bag? I won’t need it. It’s just a meeting. Pants? Check! So, jump in the car, and head to my appointment. Personally, when I have a meeting, I …
There was a time when it was seen everywhere. It was seen in basketball arenas, baseball, and football stadiums. It was seen in parks, and in the public square. It was even seen hanging off the side of the freeway overpass. Today, however, we don’t see it that much at all. What is it? It’s …