Last week a splash of color erupted in my front yard. Years ago I planted about two dozen crocus bulbs in a little patch of ground near the walkway to the front door. Over the years, they have multiplied, and where …
Victory over evil
Someone once told me that Abraham Lincoln liked a preacher who looked as if he was fighting off a swarm of bees while preaching. I don't know if that's really true or not. It paints a wonderful picture in my mind …
Running to Meet Goliath
"David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine." I Samuel 17:48 You probably learned the story of David and Goliath as a kid, just as I did: "Young lad defeats giant with slingshot." It has become a …
Is Believing in Jesus Enough?
A few days ago, I responded to a friend's meme on Facebook which attacked a politician from the "other" party. I have learned that it's pretty much impossible to change someone's political leanings. And I wasn't trying to. …
What Should I Give up for Lent?
The question among many Christians for the next few weeks is "What are you giving up for Lent?" Oh my! There are so many different answers. One category is material things: chocolate, soda, pizza, sex, ice cream, using …
The Parable of “The Unbaked Cake” or Faith without Works is Dead
A mom decided she was going to bake a cake for her family. She was a fabulous cook and had never made a bad cake, but she loved her husband and two children and wanted to make the best cake she had ever …
“You are the light of the world”
Have you ever noticed the difference between the way Jesus preached and the way some people do today? I have heard so many sermons and seen videos online where a passionate preacher lambasts his listeners with the "You …