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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...

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...

January 2024

January 27, 2024

Elevation Worship Inspires

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

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...

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 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 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...

October 22, 2023

The Way of Escape

The Way of Escape in Scripture When facing trouble or trauma, who doesn't want "the...

October 09, 2023

Israel & Hamas – A Christian Response

Israel & Hamas - A Christian Response. Many of us know someone from Israel or...

September 2023

September 17, 2023

Working on Projects Together Strengthens a Marriage

"Working on Projects Together Strengthens a Marriage" is step 3 in my series "7 Steps...

September 15, 2023

Sharing Personal Secrets Makes A Marriage Strong

"Sharing Personal Secrets With Each Other Makes A Marriage Strong" is step 2 in the...

September 08, 2023

7 Steps To a Healthy Marriage – Introduction

7 Steps To a Healthy Marriage - Introduction, is the beginning of a new series....

August 2023

August 30, 2023

Sibling Rivalries In The Bible

Sibling rivalries in the Bible are some of the most memorable stories. It's the same...

August 25, 2023

What Does The Bible Say About Women Preachers?

Women Preachers? What does the Bible say about women preachers? I remember my father telling...

May 2023

May 15, 2023

The Best Way You Can Deal With Suffering

The best way to deal with suffering is not a new question. For one, we...

May 10, 2023

Do You Want To Hear A Story?

Do you want to hear a story about how I got into a crazy situation?...

April 2023

April 13, 2023

Is Trauma An Emotional Pandemic

Trauma -"an emotional response to a terrible event." Pandemic - "An epidemic of disease, or other...