An old, respected pastor allowed his two sons to help lead his church. Although he had served God and the people well, his sons didn’t care about anything but getting what they wanted. They abused the people and brought shame on the church. Yet their father refused to remove them from leadership. He was confronted…
Willing
It was a setup! I was ‘ripe for the pickin’ when I answered that call from an unknown number. Are you thinking that I became the victim of a scam? Nope. Actually, it was the daughter-in-law of a dear friend with a request. But her ask was no small do-me-a-favor tomorrow. She asked dear Husband…
Good Samaritan
Our son-in-law was lying by the side of the road. His motorcycle was lying a distance from him after he lost control of it in some gravel on the curve of a road. His leg was at an unnatural angle. He was unable to stand. He couldn’t reach his phone, which was on the bike,…
Do Not Be Afraid
The Scriptures assume we have fears when we face life’s challenges. But God doesn’t leave us drowning in our fears. He addresses it. “Do not be afraid,” he repeats over and over in all kinds of fearful situations. And why shouldn’t we be afraid? Because we’re not alone. God is with us. “After this, the…
From 1226BC to 2026AD
I was preparing to teach the story of the golden calf to our kids’ Bible Class. Honestly, I didn’t expect this well-known story in Exodus 32, to hit me so hard. I started squirming because I suddenly saw that we are all guilty in 2026 of the same things God’s people were guilty of thousands…
When We’re Hurting
A few days ago, I was talking to a friend who has been suffering from cancer and a difficult marriage. Who could blame her for her questions? It sure made me search my heart and the Scriptures. What would I do in her place? What does God tell us to do when we’re suffering? When…