There is man that is in the thoughts of thousands of people, even though they do not know his name and have never met him. He is frequently mentioned in Bible studies. Usually, he comes up after studying about the gospel and hearing that the obedience of faith is necessary for salvation. Someone will ask: [...]

Ralph Waldo Emerson said: “Beware of what you set your mind on for that you will surely become.” Sometimes when we look at ourselves we do not see what we can become with God’s help; we see only our own weaknesses and the flaws. By dwelling on these we become weaker and more flawed. Consider [...]

Salt is an amazing substance. It improves the function of yeast. It gives baked foods a better texture. It can preserve meats and cheese. A pinch of salt can increase the volume of whipped cream or egg whites, raise the boiling temperature of water, and lower the freezing temperature of water. It is found in [...]

Growing up I was always fascinated with swords. Every movie with even a hint of a sword fight was one I wanted to see. I had books about them and I practiced the sport of fencing with my friends. In fact, fencing is how I met my wife. Today, I am still enthralled, but what [...]

Genesis 4:1-10 records the story of two brothers. One was a child of faith and the first to face persecution and death for his service to God. The other was a child of disobedience and was the first to shed the blood of God’s children. They were worlds apart religiously, yet they were brothers. Today, [...]

“You may even be found fighting God.” These words ended Gamaliel’s speech in Acts 5:33-39. They cooled the tempers of the Jewish council and convinced them not to kill the apostles who were filling them with jealousy and rage. No one wants to be found fighting God. Most of us want to love and serve [...]

For centuries, Romans 8:28 has been a favorite Scripture: “God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God” (NASU). Many find great comfort in it. Unfortunately, many do not understand this Scripture and doubt God when tragedy strikes their lives. In fact, it is one of the most misunderstood, misused, [...]

There was a time when children had to really, really want a toy in order to get it. I remember children screaming and crying, begging for a toy at a store, having to do chores, save money, demonstrate good behavior, etc. This is rare today. Many times children are given what they [...]

You might recall a song called “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” sung by Gordon Lightfoot. In this tragic song about crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald perishing in a storm the singer cries out: “Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?” When tragedy strikes mans [...]