October has a national emphasis we need …
If you did a search for “national day of …” or “national month of …” you would find days and months designated as national dates for numerous […]
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Oct
2022
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Miscellaneous
24
Oct
2022
Don’t you just love the “instant replay” idea in these commercials? We shouldn’t …
When you tap into deeply-seeded human behavior, but in a humorous way, you can produce an entertaining — and “successful” — commercial. That’s what Progressive Auto Insurance […]
03
Oct
2022
This quality in your pastor deserves your appreciation …
The late 20th century minister, D. Martin Lloyd-Jones, once said, “A man should only enter the Christian ministry if he cannot stay out of it.” That’s very […]
22
Sep
2022
If it isn’t instant, or at least quick, is it a miracle?
Treating God like their personal genie in a magic lamp, it’s long been commonplace for many who profess to be followers of Jesus to demand God work […]
10
Sep
2022
How an apostle who despaired of life discovered hope for living …
September is national Suicide Prevention Month, and today, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide was an increasing tragedy prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that […]
21
Jul
2022
Dealing with deficiencies …
My most recent regular check-up with my doctor revealed a new diagnosis of a deficiency I didn’t realize I was experiencing. Apparently, I “suffer” from “pernicious anemia.” […]
13
Jul
2022
So many answers, so little application …
It seems like a persistent message we hear is about how humanity is searching for answers on a host of issues. Humanity’s problem isn’t a lack of […]
11
Jul
2022
A dangerous trap Christians need to avoid …
Of all of the many negative things you could imagine possibly experiencing in life, being trapped would be a horror anyone would want to avoid. Floyd Collins […]
30
May
2022
A simple reason why Memorial Day is so important …
What’s a “memorial” moment like in the military? Pastor Scott Jensen describes one such experience: “It’s 3 a.m. on a cold winter day. Patchy snow covers the […]
24
May
2022
It’s not just a professional crisis for pastors, for many it’s a personal crisis …
Social media was abuzz in 2021 when a report was released stating at least 38 percent of pastors had considered quitting vocational ministry that year (see the […]