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April 2026

April 14, 2026

A Pastor’s Stage IV Prostate Cancer Journey of Faith

My Stage IV Prostate Cancer Journey My stage IV prostate cancer journey began 1 year...

February 2025

February 28, 2025

4 Types of Trouble “With a Capital T”

"4 Types of Trouble 'With a Capital T'" is not about the Broadway musical song Ya...

January 2025

January 30, 2025

5 Reasons You Should Write

5 Reasons You Should Write is not about writing perfectly, or even writing well. Rather,...

December 2024

December 17, 2024

3 Must-Haves for Happy Holidays

"3 Must-Haves for Happy Holidays" that I'm talking about are not gifts or decorations but...

November 2024

November 06, 2024

5 Things To Do After the Election

"5 Things to Do After the Election " Have you ever heard of "post-achievement depression...That...

November 04, 2024

Searching For Justice in the 2024 Presidential Election

Searching For Justice "Searching For Justice in the 2024 Presidential Election" might sound like a...

October 2024

October 31, 2024

3 Reasons the Church Will Prosper No Matter Who is President

"3 Reasons the Church Will Prosper no Matter Who is President" might initially sound...

July 2024

July 24, 2024

Political Signs & The End of The World

Political signs and the end of the world in 2024. Too much? How about this:...

April 2024

April 03, 2024

The Pain of Betrayal!

"The pain of betrayal" is just another phrase until it happens to you. When it...

February 2024

February 29, 2024

The 1 Thing That Matters Most?

Not everyone would answer "What matters most?" the same way. For those who profess Christ,...

February 13, 2024

The Skinny on Fat Tuesday

Here's "The Skinny on Fat Tuesday!" Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is an...

January 2024

January 30, 2024

More Than Conquerors

“In all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us,” (Romans...

January 29, 2024

The Marvel of Maverick City

Maverick City stands out as a beacon of creativity, diversity, and spiritual resonance in the...

January 27, 2024

Elevation Worship Inspires

Elevation Worship, the renowned worship band affiliated with Elevation Church, has become a powerful force...

January 26, 2024

Why the Death Penalty is Wrong

Understanding the Ethical Dilemma of the Death Penalty The death penalty is wrong, both morally...

January 25, 2024

The Increase of “Religious Nones.”

In recent years, there has been a notable surge in the number of individuals identifying...

January 19, 2024

Help Your Kids Save Money

Teaching kids about financial responsibility is a crucial life skill that will benefit them in...

January 12, 2024

Martin Luther King Jr’s Speeches

Choosing Martin Luther King's top 3 speeches is not an easy task. However, those most...

January 05, 2024

Dealing With Discouragement

Dealing with discouragement is an inevitable part of life, affecting everyone at some point. Well-known...

January 03, 2024

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting

Many churches promote 21 days of prayer & fasting for the new year. In...

December 2023

December 28, 2023

New Year’s Eve and Bunions

New Year's Eve and bunions: what do they have in common? Nothing if you do...

December 19, 2023

The First Gift of Christmas

The first gift of Christmas is not what you might think. That's because it has...

December 11, 2023

Why Christmas is So Hard

Why Christmas is so hard might sound like a foreign concept to some. Still, it's...

December 07, 2023

Creed the Band is Back! Are They a Christian Band?

This question has followed them for 30 years. Answering it requires a good look at...

November 2023

November 29, 2023

Please, Encourage Me

Please, Encourage Me If you are anything like me, there are times when your heart...

November 22, 2023

The Hidden Power of Hope

"The Hidden Power of Hope" Christmas is all about finding the hidden power of hope....

November 12, 2023

The Wonder of Worship

The Wonder of Worship The wonder of worship is that we might know God and...

November 06, 2023

Why Am I Depressed?

Why Am I Depressed? Asking "Why am I depressed?' is perfectly reasonable. Everyone feels sadness,...

October 2023

October 31, 2023

Dealing With Depression

“Dealing With Depression," is not easy, but with support from loved ones and professional help...

October 28, 2023

Van Gogh’s Struggle & Faith

Van Gogh's Struggle & Faith Van Gogh's struggle & faith are well-documented. Few painters represent...