One of my favorite Bible stories is of a common Jewish woman who found her niche in history by simply being herself. Queen Esther’s quiet spirit of obedience gave her favor with God and man. God used her to save her condemned people because she found favor with the king. Esther was lovely, but so [...]
Mary knew this day would come, but she was still unprepared for it. How can one prepare for this insanity? The vacillating crowd followed him with cheers and applause one day, and the next cursed him with the defiant shouts of the damned. She stoo
Did you know that marriage is the only relationship in Scripture where two people become one? It illustrates the Trinity’s triune relationship. The Trinity is three separate individuals with different identities and roles, agreeing as one, in perfe
You couldn’t tell by the soft white clouds floating against the blue canvass sky that Amy McPherson’s world had just ended. She wiped the back of her hand across her face and saw the sweat, blood, and tears mingled with dirt from the roadside whe
Several years ago, an agricultural scientist was searching for a way to eliminate the destructive horn beetle without destroying other beneficial insects. The horn beetle has long antennas, which he uses, for navigatio
I saw a homeless man today pushing his shopping cart full of junk. The cart contained everything he owned. His scraggly beard was as dirty as his matted, stringy hair. It was obvious he had not bathed in quite a while.
What is the only thing you can take to heaven? People. People matter to God. God made man because he wants relationships with people who know him and love him for who he is. God put each verse, each passage, and each
“Bang, bang! You’re dead!”We all played war as children. Our weapons were merely the creation of our young imaginations whether they were swords or guns. In the end, it didn’t matter who won or lost. Usually, the one
The days of our years are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty years So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (Psalms 90:10,12 HNV) Have you ever
Today you’ve all gathered here Both my family and my friends. You’ve all come to say good-bye. Because time for me had to end. I know I wasn’t with you long But that’s ok, cause you see. I know I will see you ag














