In the spring of 2020 the US Government passed an economic stimulus package designed to offset the negative financial effects of the Corona Virus Pandemic. Many were forced inside their homes to slow the spread of the disease which led to business shutdowns, layoffs, and a stock market plunge. Many lost financial security instantly. As the days passed, our government …
During the current worldwide pandemic, people who have fallen ill with the Corona Virus are searching for hospitals, urgent care centers, and family physicians who can treat them and cure them as soon as possible. Those who are not sick are urged to stay home, practice social distancing, and follow all other safety measures that will help to diminish the …
Music gives us a way to communicate where words fail. Countless times we are “stuck for words” or we exclaim “I just can’t describe it!” It is music that knows no language barrier, and it is music that speaks to the soul. Have you ever tried to watch a movie without the sound? Sure, you can read the captions, but …
In America and throughout the world, we are being introduced to terms that are unfamiliar to us. Just as in the days after the terror attack on September 11, 2001, we are hearing of and learning about all kinds of new restrictions and a “new norm.” One of the words we have learned is not a new word, but we …
I grew up in a home where both of my parents professed their belief that Jesus Christ is their personal savior. From the time I was a young child, I attended an Episcopal church with my parents every Sunday. I was always told that I was a “good kid.” I didn’t get into the kind of trouble that others around …
What you can do to succeed personally and professionally Think: What Would Jesus Do? (WWJD) and What Does the Bible Say? Strive daily to glorify God through your business or your area of responsibility. I Corinthians 10:31; I Chronicles 16:28 Obey God’s Word in all things. Joshua 1:7–8; Deuteronomy 29:9 Be ambitious to serve others. Mark 9:33–35; Mark 10:42–45 Exemplify …
I guess looking back now, I feel that God has always had a plan for my life. I was born with medical challenges that kept me confined mostly to the house. However, I never felt that I was missing out on anything. My memories seem to be the same as those of my siblings: playing in the woods, riding bikes, …
As you look at your life, what are some days that you would consider calling “Glorious Days”? If you think of your time as a student, would it be the day you graduated high school or college? If you think of your single years, would it be the day you fell in love with your soul mate? If you’re married, …
The date on the lower, right-hand side of my PC’s taskbar was staring at me and reminding me that it has been 2,019 years since Jesus Christ was born in human flesh on this earth. Whether you like our dating convention or not, year 2019 does affirm that Jesus Christ is so pivotal a person that we divide human history …
I sat up in bed, blinking into the dark, trying to remember if I had to get ready for school, or if it was Saturday. I squinted at the clock on my nightstand—2:03 a.m. Why am I awake? I yawned, rubbing my eyes. Suddenly I remembered, and grinned from ear to ear. It was early Christmas morning! I listened closely… not …
