For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

1Timothy 1:7 KJV

Well, here we are, in the mix of a distressing time. At the moment I am writing this, our nation is inching toward a complete shutdown. Where will this end and w...

Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand.

Romans 15:4 ESV

Indoctrination. Nasty word. When I hear it, it congers up visions of small school c...

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:  Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

Matthew 13: 45,46

Behold the parasite. These horrid, unwanted creatures are everywhere. I...

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

Romans 12:18 ESV
 

Time is a funny thing. Its intangible properties are held by no man. Time simply marches on, whether we like it or not. Hours are swallowed into days and before we know it, it is a new...

There once was a pigeon named Joseph. He was a full-feather bird with great opinions and grand ideas. He decided to join two other pigeons and establish a community in a place where three small streams came together. All was well for a time until Joseph decided that th...

“When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.

Psalms 34:17 KJV

It is a common thread of the human experience, and yet, one that we rarely talk about. The reality of anxiety and depression touches us all in varying degrees....

“To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven…”

Matthew 13:11a ESV

It’s that time again. Thanksgiving. Time to roast, fry or smoke old Tom. Time to watch the family come together and recall the old stories. It is also a time to make out our lists...

Therefore, I tell you every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

Matthew 12:31 ESV

It is, no doubt, the most terrifying warning to ever fall from the lips of Jesus. It is also the most asked question of any...

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
 

Proverbs 27:6 KJV

We all need people in our lives who will tell us the truth about ourselves. We need honest folks, who will come along side us when we have food in our teeth,...