Each of us must cope with at least one person in our lives who is less than ideal. Perhaps they…
Some Thought Questions for Spiritual Training
I came upon this gem looking through my dad’s old bulletin articles and notes. No matter how old your child…
How to Be a Good Listener
We love a friend who is a good listener. But it is often hard to be one ourselves. Here is…
Temptations, Deceptions, and Good Gifts
Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with…
First Response
Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a large crowd was coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where…
Lacking Wisdom
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will…
Count It All Joy
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds ~ James 1:2 The CSB renders this…
A Servant
He did not at first believe in the divinity of his seemingly ordinary brother. This man was his sibling but…
A Little Boy
Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down,…
Matthew 11
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, Don’t stay stuck or ashamed. I know your troubles and…