And I pray for “we, the people,” to keep praying just as hard after November 5 as we did leading up to it. 

Following the story’s main character as she has a foot in both worlds—a pro-life pregnancy clinic and an abortion facility

Wait, what? Pray for whom? Even if my non-preferred candidate won? And what’s that business about a quiet and peaceable life?

In Daniel chapter 1, we read the young Israelites were given Babylonian food. From Daniel’s concern, we can assume the meat was offered...

The McGills are not new to Ozarks storytelling; they have authored or contributed to several books including “Branson’s Entertainment...

Researching that topic led to thinking about how my own life has been impacted by the wisdom of parents and grandparents, both in spiritual

The theme continues through the New Testament, starting with Jesus’ words recorded in Acts 1:8. After the resurrection, the disciples...

I’ve been thinking about John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” This may be due in part to checking my calendar to attend the excellent...

The currently available podcast series seems particularly timely: “Antisemitism: The Fight in WWII America.” This five-part series hosted...

Thanks to Facebook memories, I realized several of those challenging times have occurred during October. In my mind, I returned to 2011...

I can always count on my high school friend Susan for good recommendations, which she regularly shares on social media.

The spewing of opinions on social media, especially during the current election season, illustrates these verses provides; I’ve even...

One way I find myself continuing to learn and grow is in the area of compassion. When I see someone making bad financial decisions...

President Reagan didn’t have it easy during his early years, including an irresponsible father, but as a young teen...

Mention Joshua, and people may think of the miraculous Jordan River crossing or the walls of Jericho crashing down.

Calling out to God on behalf of others is referred to as prayer of intercession, faithfully asking the Lord to meet the needs of another...

James’ early readers likely included farmers, business owners and others who possessed skill and knowledge, but his letter indicates there..

The thing that impressed me the most from his book was how someone from his background of family disfunction, addiction and poverty could...

What about Paul’s “thorn?” He pleaded with God to remove it, but God’s answer? “My grace is sufficient.”

Only after reminding his readers the importance of contentment did he pen or dictate, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me...