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 …
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
"Then Peter came up and said to him, 'Lord, how often will by brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?' Jesus said to him, 'I do not say to you, up to seven times but seventy times …
Are You Grateful God Made You?
It's only natural to thank someone when they do something nice for you. Maybe your mom knit you a new sweater. Maybe your dad helped you chop firewood for the winter. Maybe your kids helped clean up the house. The list can …
Listen to your angels and not someone else’s
The Bible is full of stories about angels talking to men and women. Through His angels, God sent specific messages to specific people in specific situations. Those who obeyed God's angels were blessed. However, there's …