My friend showed me through his plum and peach orchard. A strong Texas windstorm had come through the night before. He reached out and touched …
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It’s My Choice
When the United States won the war of independence from Great Britain, it became a “sovereign state.” Notice the word “reign” in “sovereign,” indicating that …
Read More »A Recipe for Hope
God Says: “Trust me, and I will make everything new” (2 Corinthians 5:17). It’s hard to trust in a graveyard. There’s something dark and brooding …
Read More »The Gift of Laughter
The ability to laugh is one of the greatest gifts that we have been given, and we’re blessed to enjoy it. How long has it …
Read More »Ordinary Miracles
When was the last time you saw a miracle? Really! We read in Scripture about Jesus healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind, and …
Read More »Late to the Wedding
Afew years ago, I was honored to be asked to perform a wedding for a couple of young people whom I greatly loved and respected. …
Read More »What About Hell?
Contrary to popular opinion, God does not use hell to try and scare people into heaven. Fear is never an effective motivator. We know that …
Read More »Is Heaven Real?
In most jokes about heaven, St. Peter guards the pearly gates, and some religious leaders get around on skateboards instead of Mercedes Benz chariots. But …
Read More »When You Are Angry
“Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath. . . . Let no corrupt word proceed out …
Read More »Evil Money
“If money is the root of all evil, then why do so many televangelists want mine?” I chuckled to myself when I read this sarcastic …
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