You may have heard the phrase "working behind the scenes." This expression refers to individuals who contribute significantly to an organization, team, home, or even a church, even when their efforts ...  Read More

There was a tribe of Indians who lived a long time ago in Mississippi. They lived next to a very swift and dangerous river. The current was so strong that it could sweep away anyone who happened to fa...  Read More

On this Election Day—Tuesday, November 4, 2025 — there is considerable concern and some confusion in certain parts of the country, particularly New York. A series of recent events and certain candidat...  Read More

A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected the psychologist would ask the "half empty or half full" question...  Read More

General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, served as the first General from 1878-1912 and was once asked to reveal the secret of his success. After some hesitation, tears came to his eyes, ...  Read More

All Saints Day is a religious tradition observed by Catholics, Methodists, Episcopalians, some Protestants, and various other denominations. On this day, congregants remember the saints of the church ...  Read More

Regardless of whether it's Halloween or any other day on the calendar, Scripture clearly advises us to pursue what is good and to turn away from what is evil. Through the prophet Amos, God instructed ...  Read More

You need to think differently when living for God and doing what He wills. See, society often promotes the ideas of self-ambition and instant gratification. While these concepts are not inherently har...  Read More

Have you ever said something and immediately wished you could take it back? Perhaps your words didn't come out quite right, or your tone was too harsh. Maybe you spoke too soon, without having all the...  Read More

Panic affects people in various ways. Some individuals stop eating, while others may overindulge. Some isolate themselves, whereas others seek out trusted friends for support during difficult times. P...  Read More

You may be familiar with the phrase "Monday Morning Blues." Whether it's emotional factors like the stress of another week of work or school, not getting enough sleep, or just sadness that the weekend...  Read More

A few years ago, a friend shared his struggles and expressed his desire to strengthen his faith. When I asked about his church attendance, I was surprised to learn that he wasn't going regularly. Afte...  Read More

Are your mental and emotional batteries drained? Do you physically feel like you're out of gas? Is your frustration level at a constant high? Before blaming others or trying to play WebMD, consider th...  Read More

A man was lamenting over a contractor he had hired to install new wooden floors in his home. They agreed on materials, the stain, pricing, and a start date, as the flooring was to be done before the h...  Read More

A common occurrence you'd rather skip is the untimely annoyance of being put on hold, particularly when trying to reach customer service or some department. You hear the infamous seven-word message, "...  Read More

There's an old Irish blessing that says,"May there always be work for your hands to do,May your purse always hold a coin or two.May the sun always shine warm on your windowpane,May a rainbow be certai...  Read More

According to medical records, there are many incurable diseases. Even with our advanced research and extended reach with technology, some terminal illnesses can only be managed at best.In many ways, d...  Read More

Doesn't life seem like one battle after another these days? Whether it's drama in the home, local crime, national tragedy, or global tensions, our current events can produce much stress. However, ther...  Read More