Have A Good One

Many times I’ve received or given this farewell phrase. It’s most often used at a checkout register when shopping, or after catching up with a neighbor, or as a way to conclude a chat with a friend or acquaintance. As I think about it, what am I actually hoping for...

From Beanie Babies to iPads

A Survival Guide for Ultimate Satisfaction in a Forever Changing Culture Super Mario Brothers for Super Nintendo, a Classic Duncan Butterfly yo-yo, a new deck of Pokémon cards, the latest season of Power Rangers on VHS, the new Beanie Baby, and a case of “Squeeze It”...

God’s Word Provides the Greatest Comfort in This World

The dictionary defines comfort as “to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer, to aid; support.” The greatest comfort we ever can receive is from the Bible, God’s Word. The best-known verse in the Bible is John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he...

From Fear to Faith

“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” John 8:36 I was raised in a dysfunctional family with a father who was addicted to alcohol. I lived in fear of him and eventually everything and everyone else. In school, I became a target for...

Seasons of Life

Did you find yourself this winter standing inside your house by the window, gazing out at the endless white and wishing for the vivid hues of yellow, orange, blue, green, etc. to envelop your senses? For those of you who may struggle with seasonal allergies, you may...