Often when I have a problem, I worry about it until I'm at my wit's end. Then when all else fails, I pray. Now, why did I waste all this time and energy? It is so plainly written out in all of today's Scriptures, which I've read many … Read more
My son-in-law went fishing the other day, with an old trout rod we had bought him for Christmas one year. He was fishing for salmon on the banks of a local river, catching one big fish after another. A fisherman, equipped with expensive … Read more
To encourage understanding and appreciation for the roots of the Christian faith, I once led a Bible study using a curriculum entitled "The Trial and Testimony of the Early Church", prepared by the Christian History Institute. This … Read more
There are some remote congregations in the Scottish highlands and islands that have been singing the same worship songs for nearly five hundred years. They don't get caught up in the hype of modern Christian music; instead, they … Read more
Did you know that the blue-footed booby bird with the bluest foot wins the girl, that an anteater has a blue tongue, that a bonga's rusty colour rubs off, that a newborn wallabee weighs less than a paper clip, that the okapi licks its … Read more
My earliest memory of prayer was when either of our parents put my brother and me to bed. They taught us to say the "Our Father" prayer and to say, "Please, God bless …" so and so, and we'd proceed through every member of the family. … Read more
Upon our retirement, my husband planted five Satsuma Tangerine trees, some of which he received as Christmas gifts. He has lovingly tended these trees with fertilizer, pruning, spraying, and following whatever additional advice the county … Read more
Terminal cancer is a hard disease to understand. It hurts so many people — its victims and their relatives. It's a process that is hard to endure, especially as it normally involves losing a lot of weight until the patients can no longer … Read more
Over the last few weeks, the days have been getting shorter more quickly. During the summer months, driving to work in the daylight was a blessing. As I hopped into my van at four o'clock this morning, however, one of the first things I … Read more
Have you ever considered how contrast allows us to understand the value of life? Could we understand peace if we never felt conflict?| Could we appreciate safety if we never felt fear?| Could we yearn for love if we never felt the pain of … Read more