If you have young kids or grand kids, (or if you work with youngsters at your church), you know that children’s music can make you or break you. You can only hear “The Wheels on the Bus” so many times before...
Read MoreYou may have heard the report that Pastor Rick Warren’s son, Matthew, committed suicide over the weekend. Rick Warren is the Pastor of Saddleback Church in Southern California, one of the largest churches in America. But...
Read MoreNow that The Bible Series is over, we can explore the question: was it worth it? If you watched all ten hours of the miniseries, you have probably formed your own opinion. For what it’s worth, here is mine, the perspective of a...
Read MoreReflection There was something about watching the very first Easter unfold on my television set this year that made this Easter a little more special. Even though I wasn’t looking forward to seeing the blood and violence...
Read MoreReflection There was an irony to this week that I hadn’t really noticed in the Bible until now. But it’s there. Hiding in the Scriptures. Hiding in the lives of some people in the Bible. Hiding in my own life, and...
Read MoreReflection This week was an exciting one. The central figure of the entire Bible – Jesus – finally came onto the scene! I especially enjoyed watching the nativity scenes. Since I’ve been involved in more...
Read MoreLast night, in the third installment of The History Channel’s “The Bible” series, some new characters came on the scene. Most notably: Jesus! [For our online study on the series, click here!] The episode...
Read MoreReflection The era of the Judges and the Kings has always been one of my favorite time periods of the Bible. Though it seems to contradict my “girly” nature, I have to admit, I LOVE reading the battle scenes! I love...
Read MoreReflection I don’t like watching violence on TV. I shield my eyes at even the slightest glimpse of blood or gore. So, I have to admit, watching the first episode of The Bible was a bit difficult for me because, if you haven’t...
Read MoreFor the past nine years, I’ve worked for a financial advisor during the day and pursued writing during my “free time.” But by the grace of God, that all changes on Monday. No longer will I have to split my time and attention...
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