God created a world of order. If the family--society's basic building block--lacks order, it leads to chaos everywhere.
Avoiding Chaos in the Home
A Father to the Fatherless
God has always promised to be a father to the fatherless.
Am I an Ideal Christian?
I keep wondering if I’m even close to being an ideal Christian.
Considering the Ideal Church
If you find the perfect church, don’t join it or else it will no longer be perfect. But an ideal is different than perfection. Or so I told myself while listening to my pastor’s sermon. Jesus’ life is the ideal for how we should pattern our life. And I constantly fall short of that ideal. …
A Word from the Wise
Reading through the book of Proverbs each month can contribute to a high wisdom quotient. It's a word from the Wise--God--from the lips of the wisest man to live--Solomon.
The Gift of Another Morning
the wee hours and sleep through sunrise.
Ten Thousand Angels
I love old hymns. Sometimes, titles come directly from scripture, but I’ve always been confused by the title “Ten Thousand Angels.” This might not be considered old or a hymn. But it’s a song I’ve sung at church for as long as I can recall. And when I was a child, the title confused me. …
Having Peace in Stressful Times
Peace? Wars and invasions have kicked the pandemic out of the headlines. As if that will reduce our stress.
Giving or Paying?
We pay tithes. We give offerings. Or do we? A recent sermon got me thinking about this distinction. Or if there should be one.
Seven Step Plan to Accomplishing Big Things
Check out the seven step plan to accomplishing big things according to Nehemiah.
A Pew Perspective 