There’s a story I’ve carried with me for years about a hunter who went on an African safari. Now, I’m not a hunter myself, not even close. I’ve been invited to go hunting; however, the thought never appealed to me. But when I first heard this story, something in it sank deep into my heart, …
Introduction Life is filled with twists and turns that none of us see coming. One day, things are stable and predictable, and the next, we’re hit with unexpected news, job loss, health challenges, broken relationships, or sudden changes in direction. Uncertainty can shake even the strongest of people. Doubts creep in. Fear says, What if …
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The Temple Within As Christians, we believe that our bodies are not our own. They are sacred, holy, and entrusted to us by God. In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, the Apostle Paul writes, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? …
The Election Election time is here, and the candidates are vying for your vote. On television, radio, and social media, some are spending millions of dollars trying to get the most important thing, your vote. Simply put, each candidate wants you to choose them. Over the years, it has been said and adopted that there …
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 …