Jesus Marvels at a Gentile's Faith
I have that song from "Mamma Mia!" stuck in my head today! But the story is so fun. Amazing how family always ends up affecting us more than we realize!
One of the strongest memories that I have as a boy growing up is my own mother reminding me that my behavior reflects on her and…
John Kennedy once said "It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war." The context of his statement was in the heart of the "Cold War" between the United States and the Soviet Union, but the sentiment actually applies very well to the spiritual warfare we are all called…
Have you ever thought about all those people Jesus healed during His ministry here on earth? They were so happy, grateful, and changed. In some cases (the illness of leprosy) they were now free to rejoin society, be reunited with their families, and finally, get their life back. They went on to live their lives.…
What is the purpose of rules? Is it for control? Or maybe for a set order of things or behaviors? Why does every society formed have rules for conduct, behavior, and actions?
Well, I know that sounds a little silly to ask. But is it really? If there are rules then there has to be a…
Even though there are bumps along the road in life, our destination is still towards Christ. Don't give up!
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I love my country. I know that may not be fashionable in today's chaos, but I do. I love my country. I thank God I was born here. I thank God my children are Americans. I thank God I live in a nation the whole world is trying to get to. I am thankful I…
"I want to go with you!"
My daughters love to go places with daddy. It doesn't really matter where I'm going; they just like to tag along. And that makes sense. After all, daddies buy candy!
There's something comforting about being with Another Who is stronger than you and seems to know where He is going. There…
I’m not a big, outdoorsy, guy. So, camping out was never something I really enjoyed, except for this one time. Me and my best friend, Mark, had a great “fort” in the woods near our apartment complex in Orlando when I was about 11 or 12. Being central Florida, the pine trees in these woods…