“October Surprise” has become a typical political phrase used prior to the predetermined November election cycle. The phrase is used more broadly to describe: Many of us remember the…
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My teenage son recently had the opportunity to lead a small Bible study with some friends. In one of his illustrations about gratitude and contentment, he acted out a pretend…
I couldn’t stop thinking about this today. A political figure had posted a short video of him and his wife having fun and enjoying their time at a state dinner…
O – Opportunity Opportunity to experience new sights, sounds, and adventures arrives. October kicks off local fall festivals exhibiting lights, smells, and crafts that only appear this time of year….
Our Sunday School has been anticipating September. We sing “Happy Birthday” each week and hand out a small token of love to each birthday person. In our congregation, September has…
Dolly Parton died this week at the age of 80, and almost immediately, the stories began. There were stories about her music, of course. Jolene. 9 to 5. I Will…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day had a record-breaking opening weekend at the theaters, showing once again that Peter Parker remains one of the world’s most beloved superheroes. But I wonder if…
Summer is one of God’s greatest gifts. Longer days, family vacations, community events, lakes, parks, and backyard gatherings provide opportunities to enjoy His beautiful creation. As Christians, however, we are…
It’s vacation season. Across the country, people are counting down the days until they can step away from work. Some are boarding airplanes for destinations they have dreamed about for…
This July, huge celebrations will take place for America’s 250th anniversary – its semiquincentennial, if you want to learn a word no one can pronounce. There will be fireworks in…
There is a subtle shift that happens somewhere along the way. You stop thinking of your mother only as the one who cared for you and begin to see her…
Some days aren’t bad. They’re just ordinary. Nothing is wrong, but there is nothing special either. But sometimes it is fun or comforting to add a little “specialness” to your…
The story of the resurrection of Jesus in the Bible contains many remarkable details. One of the most surprising is often overlooked. The first witnesses to the empty tomb of…
From the very beginning, God established order in His creation through rhythm and design. In Genesis 1:14, we are told that He created the lights in the heavens “for signs…
Searching into the history of hymns adds depth and meaning to the songs that we may have sung most of our lives. Over time we may sing the verses out…
