Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, for a part of love is being kind. Ephesians 4:32; I Corinthians 13:4 The following story is about Ronald Reagan, who was not only a remarkably effective President during his tenure as the leader of our country but a genuinely kind person as well. It is a story every…
Encourage the exhausted and strengthen the feeble. Isaiah 35:3 Some years ago, I was listening to a sermon on encouragement when the pastor broke into a joke, saying, “What has helped me the most when discouraged is a file I put together, with all of the upbeat comments I had received from others over the…
A One World Religion Headquarters is set to open in 2022. The headquarters will be called The Abrahamic Family House and is being built on an island in the middle eastern city of Abu Dhabi. After signing a global peace covenant called the Document of Human Fraternity for World Peace, both Pope Francis of the…
Come to Me, all who are weary, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11: 28 The oak tree has long been praised for its legendary strength, longevity, and exceptional wood properties. Oak trees adapt well in the natural forests, suburban yards, and even in our nation’s inner cities. At my wife’s childhood home, there…
But as for me, I shall sing of Your strength; Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning, For You have been my stronghold And a refuge in the day of my distress. Psalm 59:16 Sometimes the answers to the prayers we seek have unexpected outcomes. Yet, God knows what He is…
Why are you in despair? And why have you become disturbed? Put your hope in God, for He does not disappoint, for His love has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit whom He gave to us. Psalm 42:11, Romans 5:5 Concerning 2021, restoring hope may be one of the biggest keys…
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. (Psalm 91:1) Over the years, Thanksgiving has meant many wonderful things to me; traditional gathering together of the family, great food, and praising God for all He has done for us, to name a few. There…
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart, and you will be found by me,’ declares the Lord. Jeremiah 29:13-14 Several years ago, I gave my son-in-law, Nic, a flint fire starter. He is very much an outdoorsman, so I thought he could use it one day…
I have a widowed neighbor in Boise who lives part-time on her ranch in Idaho, not far from Yellowstone. In this town, where she grew up, there have recently been several unexpected deaths. Because of this, she asked if I could help answer one question on behalf of her neighbors there. She asked, “Why does…
Come and have some breakfast. John 21:12 A few years ago, my wife, Myrna, and I sat on the Sea of Galilee’s shore, not far from Capernaum. This was a little sea town where Jesus asked Peter to be one of His disciples at the very beginning of His ministry. As Myrna and I had…