Nearly seven centuries prior to Christ, the Hebrew prophet Isaiah wrote a masterful poem (song) which embodied all manner of details that would unfold in the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of … more

Philip Yancey is one of my favorite authors. His fascinating book, The Jesus I Never Knew, did more than merely expand my view of Jesus; it exploded it. Yancey shattered preconceptions I did not … more

Occasionally, I will notice, usually on Facebook, one of those lists where you add up how many times you have or haven’t done something. The list might include such things as flown on a plane, … more

The core essential activity that must take precedence in the life of the believer is… We have examined the priority of prayer and Bible Study.  We can certainly never grow past our … more

While I like sports, I have many friends who love them. Sportsmanship is important in the world of sports. The Merriam Webster’s Intermediate Dictionary defines the word this way, “fair … more

Beads, parades, more beads, lots to eat and drink, beads, high-stepping band members, King cakes, more beads, all the stuff of Mardi Gras. And now that ‘Fat Tuesday’ is behind us, let us … more

I decided to use the story of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler in a weekly column during Black History Month after reading Kimya Loder’s Our Daily Bread Devotional on December 4, 2022. Dr. Crumpler was … more

The month of February is known by many as the season of love. No doubt, this is due in large part to the highly romanticized celebration of St. Valentine’s Day. I for one enjoy doting on my … more

Like most of you, I watched Sunday’s Super Bowl along with an estimated 150 million viewers, but the night before I attended our church’s Valentine’s Banquet. Our attendance was 150 … more

A statement announcing that “You are blessed” may evoke a variety of reactions. It may evoke joy from some, nonchalance from others, or even annoyance! Some may find themselves rolling … more