Love: God’s Design for Life, Marriage, and Family With Valentine’s Day coming up this Saturday, I want to take some time this week to explore the subject of love. This thing we call love is hard to define, and explaining it to someone who has never experienced it can be a real challenge. Let’s take a closer look at what …
As we start a new year, we are hoping and praying for a safe and prosperous year for our families. This week, I would like to talk a little about having peace and happiness in the coming year. Even in this world today, with all its problems, we can still have peace in our life. I would like to share a …
As we say goodbye to 2025 and step into 2026, it’s the perfect moment to pause and think about where we’ve been. Did the past year make us stronger or wear us down? What lessons did we learn along the way? How did those resolutions from last year turn out? Most importantly, how can we make 2026 our best year …
Wow… today is Christmas Eve. Hopefully, all the shopping is done, with just a few last-minute tasks to handle before the big day. It’s time to hang the stockings and make some treats for sharing with friends and family on Christmas. As the Christmas season comes to a close, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on what it truly …
The Characters of Jesus’ Birth The birth of Jesus Christ is one of the most meaningful events in all of Scripture. It is a moment where heaven touches earth, where God steps into human history clothed in flesh. The Nativity story is filled with diverse characters—humble, holy, heavenly, and even hostile. Each one reveals something unique about God’s plan, His …
Thanksgiving Traditions and little-known Facts… We all look forward to Thanksgiving Day every fourth Thursday in November. It’s a great time for families to gather, celebrate, and share a meal. Many of us have cherished Thanksgiving traditions, but have you ever wondered why we observe them or how they began? Impress your family with these Thanksgiving Day facts: 1. The …
The True Reason for Thanksgiving With Thanksgiving a about a week away, I would like to look at the reason for this holiday. Thanksgiving is more than a national holiday—it is a holy invitation to pause, reflect, and give thanks to Almighty God for His mercy and provision. The true reason for Thanksgiving is to honor the Lord with a …
This week, I want to talk a bit about the upcoming Halloween holiday. As Christians, should we celebrate it? I’m not sure if there’s a clear answer. First off, Halloween is primarily a Western tradition and isn’t directly mentioned in the Bible. However, there are several Biblical principles that can relate to its celebration. Maybe the best way to see …
As we celebrate the 4th of July Friday, I would like to talk a little about this country we call America. Over the last 40 years or so, there has been a rift or separation in our beloved country. The last few years, the division of this country, has become wide and very pronounced. The values that this country was …
With Independence Day being a little over a week away, I would like to speak a little on the Great country we live in. Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the nation’s separation from British rule. It’s a federal holiday with festivities like fireworks, parades, and barbecues, symbolizing American …
Father’s Day is next Sunday June 15th. Father’s Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in June in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, India, and a number of other countries around the world. We customarily honor our dads with a gift, maybe a meal and spending time with them. For some of us it’s a day to remember our …
The month of June has been designated as Gay Pride Month. The last Sunday is Gay Pride Day. This day commemorates the Stonewall riots for gay rights. The symbol of gay pride is the rainbow. I’m amazed that a sign from God to not destroyed the earth again by water is used by this organization. The rainbow doesn’t stand for …
Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. In other words, the purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. “The Meaning of the Flag-Draped Coffin” The …
Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 11th. I would like to take a little time and look at Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, …
Blind Date – Author Unknown. This is a short story about a mother never ending Love for her son. Happy Mother’s Day. After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, “I love you, but I know this other woman loves you too, and she would love to …
Good Friday is one of the most important days in the Christian calendar as it commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is observed on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and it marks the end of the Lenten season. Good Friday is a solemn day, and it is a time for reflection, repentance, and prayer for Christians around …
This week I would like to share a wonderful Christmas story. I fell in love with this story, so I borrowed it from a friend – hope you enjoy it as much as I did!! The Christmas Coat. A young man was fumbling around one day, in a women’s clothing store. He’d found his wife a Christmas coat and was …
Have you ever had a young child ask you the why questions? You know… the why questions that that five-year-old always asks. Why Christmas trees, why holly, why wreaths just to name a few. Today I’d like to take a look at a few of these why questions and maybe we can answer some of them. The Christmas Symbols and …
As we heading into the Gift giving season, I would like to share a story sent to me from a friend titled “The Gift Beyond Imagination.” author unknown. I hope you enjoy. The Gift Beyond Imagination. A story of the gift of love Dedication Here in the South, we like to use “double names.” Therefore, I chose to incorporate both …
With Thanksgiving being a little over a week away, I would like to take a look at some history of this holiday. The state of Massachusetts was one of the first to recognize and thank God for the things He has done. Samuel Adams issued this October 6, 1796, proclamation for a day of Thanksgiving for December 15, 1796, as Governor …