When someone keeps telling you to “be strong and courageous,” you might suspect you are up against something big. And the Israelites...

Everyone of us wants to buck authority and resist the rules. That is why we have trouble with following the commands of God. The book of...

Two songs. When I was singing pew packers and teaching children's ministry there were two songs that were requested. Every time we sang....

Every parent has been there. The trip ahead is long. The travel schedule is tight. You hit the road with a full tank, confident the...

It was perhaps the greatest opportunity ever. God tells Moses that he wants to come to His people and dwell right in the middle of their...

There’s a wall in front of you. Behind you is a past you are running from. Beyond the wall awaits the promise of a new life. But...

People nearing mid-life often crash into something startling and unexpected. I suppose it is because we dreamed big dreams when we were...

The casting agent enters the room with her top picks for the show’s leading man and lady. The new series will follow the spellbinding...

Some movies start at warp speed. You are immediately sucked into hyperspace! Case in point: the opening scene in Star Wars, Episode I:...

What do you see when you look at 2024? Thoughts of a new year are often filled with hope, excitement, or sometimes apprehension. Maybe you are expecting big changes such as having a child or a new job search or a move. Sometimes we are filled with apprehension about our own or a loved one’s health issues. Many people make resolutions, New Year’s resolutions which cause the gym to be crowded in January and February and that type of thing. Weight Watchers probably has its highe

Since the first of the year we have been considering the work of the Holy Spirit (if you haven’t noticed then you haven’t been reading). ...

The gift of hearing is incredible. I love to sit and listen to music, especially Christian hymns. On Sunday mornings, my husband and I enjoy listening and singing along to acapella gospel songs in preparation for worship just a couple of hours later. It is also a wonderful thing to be able to learn and gain wisdom from presentations in church, Bible classes, education, podcasts, and work. Our ears no doubt perform important service to us. Jesus said “ He who has ears to hear,

Is the cup half empty or half full? Doesn’t that argument get old? However, when it comes to serving God, and living in this world,...

What does the Bible say about the birth of Christ? The New Testament tells us what happened and we realize its significance. Right? I...

For some people this is an exciting time of the year. They love the wrapping paper, bows, boxes, presents, cookies, candies, and pies. ...

Have you ever stopped and looked around you? Have you ever inventoried your life and actually taken note of the people whom you spend most of your time talking and dining and hanging out together? We all know they say that raising kids takes a village, and believe me, as a single parent of twins for over a decade, I can attest to this. But I am here to tell you that “adulting” also requires people around you who support and encourage you and are there for you when life goes r

In September - October 2023 (Volume 60, Issue 5) I was asked to join a series of articles on "Studying the Sacred Songs of Israel." in...

We live in a wicked world that is desperate for kindness. Often times I see signs that say “Choose Kindness,” “Be Kind” or “Give Kindness...

From 2001-2013 I attended 3 or 4 seminars with Ray Fulenwider. At that time I was using a lot of his material to help grow the...

I've been blessed to be a part of the Summerdale Church of Christ family for over 5 years now. We've gone through lots of changes in...