We will jump the fence whenever we see the grass as greener on the other side. Some Christians believe they are under the constant attack

I’ve learned that I can be so focused on the road that I don’t see the traffic. Slow down at the intersection and look both

Some surprises are happy ones. Others are tragic. Many are unexpected. Some are scheduled, like Christmas and birthdays. No matter what the situation, we take

Will tying a towel around my neck like Superman give me power to leap tall buildings? If only I could find a vitamin that would

I’d like to have a one-size-fits-all, quick and easy path to success. In Googling “success formula,” I got 1.6 million results, and not one was

With the light from a candle, you can walk in the dark, but let that tiny flicker touch your curtains, and your house could be

Born Blind: Voice of a Visionary Captivating novel episodes about a blind man who was healed. Available only online with Amazon Kindle Vella From Scripture,

When I was growing up, I learned the importance of saying please and thank you. In recent years, why don’t I hear those words as

Solomon is known for saying there is nothing new under the sun. Does that say that everything happening today is like it has always been?

Because of the Internet, both sin and righteousness have never been more accessible. Which do you think is being enjoyed more than ever before? Human

Jesus said we’re the light of the world, and we shouldn’t allow our light to be hidden. Why would anyone be reluctant to let their

Popular sayings come and go, but “have a great day,” or a close variant, has been a parting blessing among people for over fifty years.

People want the sweets, not the sweat of answering God’s call. Should we blame church leadership for membership crying out for candy and choosing to

Black Lives Matter is a huge topic these days. Is one color supposed to be better than another? God made all the colors. I grew

Some people say a loving God would never allow evil in the world. Others say it’s the devil’s fault. Or it must be our fault.

Mentioning Sin City brings the city of Las Vegas to mind, as if that’s the ideal place to go if you want to enjoy the

Studies have shown that Christian counselors are no more effective than non-Christian counselors. Why? Perhaps it’s because they use the same counseling methods. There is

The common definition of integrity is doing what is right when nobody is looking. Why does it matter if someone is looking? People will steal

Even a GPS can lead us the wrong way. What we see on the news and read on the Internet isn’t always true. When we

Create the perfect pattern, and then make everything like it. With dies and molds, we shape the parts that make our cars. By what pattern

If our pain and suffering were not important, wouldn’t God just take us to where we will spend all of eternity? He could do that

How long should I allow stress to keep me from enjoying life? Can I do something before it ruins my health as well? Either kill

When people are sick, they go to the doctor, seeking relief. What do we do if the diagnosis is wrong and the remedies don’t keep

Satan roams Earth like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. To avoid being eaten, should the lambs who follow the Lion of the

Why do people compare themselves with others? I’d be foolish to keep score on something that doesn’t matter. Everyone has unique needs for different destinies.

Believe and your dreams will come true. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if positive thinking worked all the time? What should we do if it doesn’t?

Our society believes in vision. I must set lofty goals. Plan my work and work my plan, they say. Will that guarantee my success? Believing

René Descarte is known for saying, “I think. Therefore, I am.” What we think defines the reality of our environment. We believe what we see

I do many things on impulse, without thinking. Can I overthink a situation? Maybe my first thought is correct. On the other hand, what if

Just believe. That’s all I need for the magic to happen. Those words from the great encouragers sounded so good when I was a kid.

I’ve heard people say, “God never talks to me.” Is that because God isn’t talking? Or is it because they have a hearing problem? Hearing

At two years old, I loved putting together picture puzzles. If only the puzzles of life would fit together so easily. At first, the puzzles

When I was young and thought I was smart, I prayed to be a miracle. I wanted God’s glory to be revealed in my life.

In sports, I often cheer for the underdog, wanting the little guys to defeat the giants. I want the weak to overcome the strong. If

Five dollars and reciting the “sinner’s prayer” will buy a cup of coffee. It won’t buy salvation, so I’m bothered when preachers say, “If you

I’ve learned the hard way. Before I sign a contract, I must be sure I know what I’m agreeing to. Even a comma can change

When I heard someone say, “Everybody wants security,” I had to ask why that was not a concern for me. I love adventure and don’t

We fall down the stairs by focusing on the goal and miscalculating the next step. So which is more important, the goal or the next

Without beginning, you can’t reach the end. Garrison Keillor once said we don’t know how to tell a story until after we’ve told it a

Prior to the year 2000, few people had ever heard of Jabez. But after The Prayer of Jabez book became a bestseller, almost all Christians

My mother used to say, “People convinced against their will are of the same opinion still.” What did she mean by that? Maybe that’s a

What are mulligans? Since “mulling” is to meditate or ponder something, are mulligans people who can’t make up their minds? Actually, mulligans are free golf

Names distinguish us from everybody else so when Jason is called in from the playground, everyone else doesn’t come running. Over time, names represent our

We read about Zacchaeus in the Bible. People liked Zacchaeus about as much as we would be delighted to see an IRS agent for a

A thin line separates fame from being an object of ridicule. Is it possible to turn our reasons for embarrassment into something to be admired?

For years at work during lunch, I played double-deck military-style pinochle with the same three men. All were strong Christians. One day, I let it

When the days get really hot, why do people call them “the dog days of summer”? Perhaps this term is no longer appropriate. We don’t

God has a sense of humor. We should know that since we were made in his image, and we love to laugh. God has a

How do we decide which laws to obey and which laws to ignore? The Jewish Law includes more than The Ten Commandments. Honoring parents and

Sometimes I hear people say all I have to do is believe and my dreams will be fulfilled. Is that true? No amount of believing