My parents always taught us to tell the truth, no matter the consequences. Throughout adolescence, I had many opportunities to tell the truth about myself, and yes, there were consequences when I did so. However, I slept well at night, free from gui…
Did you know? President Ronald Reagan held the Bible in high esteem and often touted its value and virtue. “Of the many influences that have shaped the United States of America into a distinctive nation and people, none may be said to be more…
Isaiah, along with Israel, was grieving the death of King Uzziah. He was the longest-reigning king of Judah, and under his capable leadership the nation prospered and thrived. However, Uzziah's reign ended in pride and punishment. In the throes of g…
The hard truth is not everyone who attends a church, participates in worship, and hears a sermon is going to “get it.” Often, Jesus would use this phrase to exhort listeners to ponder the meaning of His words. It was also an indicator th…
It is imperative that we know that our faith is not an intangible, wishful shot in the dark. Faith is substance (assurance, confidence) and evidence (conviction, proof). We have reduced faith to wishful thinking, a “maybe it will - maybe it wo…
If ever there was a need for earnest prayer, it is now. National and global events have escalated to a boiling point, government overreach threatens the core of our constitutional republic, and the removal of Christianity from the public square cont…
God calls upon us to seek Him with all of our heart. The action of seeking invokes a promise, which is: He will be found. The word “seek” is used 244 times in the Bible. Today, draw near to Him and seek Him with all your heart; He will n…
What we think, say, and do matters. We don’t do or say things to get something out of it; on the other hand, there are rewards and consequences for our actions. Here is a famous maxim that speaks to this principle: "Sow a thought, reap an act…
The circumstances in which we live will always shift and change. The one constant you can count on in this world is change. This is why it is imperative that we continue to confess and declare that our hope is in Christ alone. Our unshakable hope i…
It's hard to move forward when you're always looking back. When I was a middle-schooler, I was walking home and I heard a girl call my name. I turned to look and walked straight into a stop sign pole, ringing my bell. I was embarrassed, and my part…
