Singed by the Fire
These past few weeks, we all have been watching the fires in California, especially those of us who live here. The fires have been too close to home, literally. A staff member’s brother lost his home and everything in it […]
Seeing the Future
In 1981, a rather prophetic lecture was given at the University of Notre Dame that predicted the collapse of the Soviet Union. The lecturer called Communism “a sad, bizarre chapter in human history whose last pages are even now being […]
Creativity
1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. The Apostle John assures us […]
Going Home
Jesus said: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a […]
The Gift of Life
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Christmas in our home is filled with […]
Making A Difference
On February 29, 1992, sixty-eight thousand people participated in USA Weekend’s “Make A Difference Day.” The idea was to take advantage of Leap Year’s extra day and get volunteers to help others less fortunate than themselves. One eleven-year-old boy truly […]
Beautiful Music
Fritz Kreisler, the world-famous violinist who lived from 1875-1962, was a very generous man. During his career, he earned a fortune from his concerts and compositions, but he gave most of it away. Because of this, when he discovered an […]
Not About Sedation
In John 14:15-16 Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit and that the spirit will come to be an advocate, a counselor, a comforter. He can guide us in our decisions and protect us from physical and spiritual dangers. As […]
Every Day is Thanksgiving Day
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus – Thessalonians 5:16-18. John had finally hit bottom: his small law firm was failing; he was struggling through a painful divorce; his two […]
He Belongs to the Ages
You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father […]
