Saturday, April 6, 2019

Centuries ago, in ancient Athens, the apostle Paul found an altar with the inscription, “To an unknown God.” He spoke to the people, explaining that, “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth.” Acts 17:...

Friday, April 5, 2019

“Pray continually.” (I Thessalonians 5: 17). Just two words, but an encouragement we all need to hear. But for what are we to pray? Do we pray for good health for ourselves and loved ones? How about wealth–lots of money in the bank? Surely we want...

Thursday, April 4, 2019

A difficult emotion to overcome is that of unworthiness. On the one hand we see ourselves as having great value in the world. We believe we are the best: parents, friends, employees, cooks–whatever it is, we like to see ourselves as being in the top tier. Except...

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Sometimes people argue about the darndest things. What may have begun as a friendly debate too often turns into a full-fledged argument that can destroy a relationship. Politics and religion are, of course, two things that get people stirred up, but there is more....

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

One step forward, then two steps back. Or two steps forward and one step back. Life is not a straight path from start to finish. Just about the time you think you have overcome something–quitting smoking, for instance–you find yourself under stress and...