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Tax time is here again, and the deadline is quickly approaching. For those still working on their taxes, it usually means one of two things. Either they owe money, or they are planning to file an extension. People have different reactions when it comes to taxes. Some actually appreciate them, often those who work for […]

The other day, I walked past a pizza stand that is usually packed with people. Most days, the line is long, but on this particular day, it was different. It was still early, just before lunchtime, and the crowd had not arrived yet. The line was short, and the smell of fresh pizza filled the

I once heard a story about a young boy who was in elementary school. One of his teachers noticed him and believed he might be a good fit for a school play they were putting together. She encouraged him to audition for a singing role, thinking it would be a great opportunity for him to

Here we are again. That familiar stretch of the calendar where one year quietly slips away and another one stands wide open in front of us, full of promise, hope, and good intentions. This is the season of New Year’s resolutions. It happens like clockwork. People take inventory of their lives and decide what needs

I don’t know about you, but it seems that from Thanksgiving through the end of the year, the death rate always feels higher. This year, it has felt even more noticeable. The week before Christmas alone, I attended three funerals. That prompted me to investigate it, and I discovered that the death rate truly does

Every year, as Christmas approaches, something familiar happens. Lights appear on houses and buildings. Music fills the air. People talk about peace, hope, and goodwill. But beneath all of it sits a question that quietly divides the room. Do we actually believe the story we are celebrating? Because at the center of Christmas is not

Every year around this time, people all across America prepare for a holiday we call Thanksgiving. The name itself sounds powerful. It sounds spiritual. It sounds like something filled with purpose. But if you stop and ask someone what Thanksgiving was originally about, you might be surprised. Most people will talk about turkey, family, food,

Early life always seems to move slowly. I remember asking my mother why I couldn’t have been born earlier. Back then, life felt like one long series of “Can’t waits.” I couldn’t wait to turn ten. I couldn’t wait to be a teenager. I couldn’t wait to get my driver’s license. I couldn’t wait to

The Bible tells us in Hebrews 10:25, “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Those words ring louder today than ever before. As we look around, many churches that were once overflowing with worshipers

Every generation seems to ask the same question: Is the Bible outdated? We hear it from classrooms, podcasts, social media, and even from the quiet doubts within our own hearts. The question itself isn’t new, though it may feel modern. People have long debated whether God’s Word remains relevant in the moment they are living