Many prepare for the new year with celebrations, while others prepare New Year’s resolutions which sometimes will last anywhere from one week to an entire month. But what can we do to really prepare for a new year? We all know that we should grow in our walk with God, Read more…
If you were asked right now, could you, without hesitation, name your BFF? (For you Baby Boomers who are challenged by acronyms, a “BFF” is your best friend forever!) Good friends are hard to come by. If you go through life with just one, you have done well. An Irish Read more…
Three years had passed since snow had last fallen in Georgia. But this year, it was back. It didn’t matter that it was an inconvenience for adults — the children loved it. Little Mary was no exception. She was thrilled! Grandma decided to add to the special treat, treating Mary Read more…
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13:34–35 If you stuck two pins on a Read more…
TV and the Internet have many good, bad and sometimes really bad ideas as to how to have a good marriage. Yet divorces continue to increase. Some think it is better to live together than to commit to marriage. Without a doubt, when you are with the right person, marriage Read more…
The love we give away is the only love we keep. – Elbert Hubbard Dave Dravecky was living his dream. Success came quickly for the professional baseball pitcher, leading to a spot on the All-Star Team and opportunities to pitch during two World Series Championships. At the height of his Read more…
Q. In view of the recent events in Ferguson and New York City, what is the best way for the Church to achieve racial reconciliation? A. Before I answer this question, let me say that people with different backgrounds and experiences view this issue from diverse perspectives. This explains the Read more…
The Proof Is in the Pudding “It is fashionable now to talk about reconciliation. I think we have to demonstrate reconciliation.” Mississippi State Representative Bennie Thompson’s words are very true, especially in light of recent events which have sparked protests and ignited a passionate discussion on the quality of race Read more…
The Huron family spent a vacation at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island in Florida. As you can imagine, it was a nice vacation — until the family returned and it was discovered that Joshie, the youngest son’s beloved stuffed giraffe, was missing. Chris Huron naturally panicked because he knew his Read more…