“A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.” – John 10:10 This week in our country we experienced a horrible tragedy when children were blatantly murdered as they went about what they thought would be...

“All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.” – Proverbs 16:2 “Why did you do that?” This is a question I’m sure we’ve all heard before. Usually, it comes up when someone has done something stupid, or something cruel, or they have really messed...

“When he saw the crowds, he felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd.” – Matthew 9:36 My wife and I both have Tuesdays off. We usually spend the day running all over town doing errands. Not the most exciting “date-day,” but at...

“As for those of you who are left, I will make their hearts so fearful in the lands of their enemies that the sound of a windblown leaf will put them to flight. They will run as though fleeing from the sword, and they will fall, even though no one...

“For a command is a lamp, teaching is a light, and corrective discipline is the way to life.” – Proverbs 6:23 If you have ever been a parent, I’m sure you’ve had this experience: You lay down a rule and immediately your child begins asking questions to push the boundaries. They...