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...

When You Don’t Know Where the Pieces Go

There are many great things about babysitting. You have an opportunity to invest in someone’s life for just a few moments. There is an opportunity for you to be the “cool” and “fun” person for the day. You are genuinely wanted and needed by another person. Plus, no...

5 Things Your Pastor Shouldn’t Tell You

GOOD WORKS GET YOU INTO HEAVEN This is one of the most common misconceptions in religion today. So many people believe that if they are good enough – if their good outweighs their bad – they will be allowed into heaven. This is simply not the case. “For by...

Making a House a Home

It was a plain house. The walls were off-white and the furniture was mismatched and worn. Not much insulation, and no indoor plumbing. The outside was no better. It certainly needed repairs and painting. And then there was the landscaping, or should I say lack...