Since we are expanding the auditorium we have dealt with construction hazards around the hallways. We have warned parents (and grandparents) to closely watch where the children walk. Do you know that it behooves every Christian to take care in …

When our daughter was in junior high, we got up at 4 a.m. to observe a meteor shower. First we drove to a dark rural area where there were few artificial lights. We then reclined in deck chairs and let …

We live in a fast-paced world. We often do not get the rest we need before the chaos seems to start over again. This adversely affects all of us and can wear down the best of us. When we do …

The theme for our family retreat on September 2-3 is “We are Family.” This theme reminded me of the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates who used the Sister Sledge anthem, “We Are Family,” throughout the year. They ended up winning the World …

II Chronicles 34 & 35 tells us of the “good” King Josiah of Judah. By my count, here were only 8 kings of Judah considered good because they did what was right in the sight of God. My judgment is …

The Bible concept of hope is clouded by our everyday use of that word. We hope our team wins, we hope for a nice day for outdoor activities, we hope we have enough resources to retire and we hope our …

Pontius Pilate had a problem. The Jewish leaders charged Jesus with blasphemy and unruly behavior. Pilate tried to sidestep the problem by referring Him to Herod. Herod mocked Jesus and sent Him back to Pilate (Luke 23). Pilate had another …

In Ecclesiastes, Solomon considers the meaning of life. He concludes that everything “under the sun” is vanity. Vanity here means utter emptiness or uselessness. Solomon was in a position to experience all that the world had to offer to a …

In the spring of my senior year (1966 and yes, I am old) the number one hit song was “Wild Thing.” This was a somewhat short and silly song about someone who made “everything groovy!” When I hear or think …