We live in a world filled with problems and pain. Jesus warned us about this reality in John 16:33: "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trou...  Read More

A recently licensed pilot was flying his private plane on a cloudy day. When the control tower was to bring him in, he began to get panicky. Then, a stern voice came over the radio, "You just obey ins...  Read More

A common fear and frustration associated with adversity is the thought that God has forgotten us. After all, if He is all-powerful, why would He allow problems in our home or the world to go unanswere...  Read More

The Prussian king, Frederick the Great, once toured a Berlin prison. As was customary when the king came through, the prisoners fell on their knees before him to proclaim their innocence—except for on...  Read More

According to the National Library of Medicine, taste has traditionally centered around five basic taste qualities: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami, or savory. The NLOM also notes that advances from ...  Read More

Angels Are In Your Corner | July 13thWhen a round in a boxing match begins or ends, a familiar sound is the ringing of a bell. After each round, the fighters can return to their corner to receive assi...  Read More

Have you ever considered the science of crying? There is a physiological understanding of how and why the body produces tears to lubricate the eyes, but the purpose of tears goes beyond ophthalmologic...  Read More

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, "radiant" means happiness, vividly bright and shining, glowing, and marked with confidence. Interestingly, David describes himself this way despite being i...  Read More

Have you noticed that when going through a season of struggle, sometimes, the fear concerning the outcome becomes greater than the problem itself? Thus, fear will try to sneak into your thoughts like ...  Read More

What memories come to mind when you think of the 4th of July? Perhaps it's a blend of fireworks, burgers, hotdogs, vacations, swimming, family, friends, parades, or patriotic music. These activities a...  Read More

We know all too well that no one is exempt from trials. Thus, when trouble comes, we typically pray. However, when the heat is turned up, and tribulations seem unending, we tend to blame God and walk ...  Read More

In 1968, the Olympic Games took place in Mexico City. During the marathon, Tanzanian runner John Akhwari fell early in the race, dislocating a knee and injuring a shoulder. Despite the pain, he contin...  Read More

It's a fact of life that troubles often arrive unannounced without a hint of their impending arrival. It would be convenient if we were given a heads-up and a chance to prepare, but that's different f...  Read More

In the 2006 Sherwood Picture movie "Facing the Giants," a coach and his team overcame tremendous adversity and learned a significant fact about the Christian faith: "Nothing is impossible for God! (Ma...  Read More

Reverence For God's House | June 22, 2024In His infinite wisdom, God has chosen and set apart a holy place where He meets with His people. Second Chronicles 7:15-16 says, "My eyes will be open and my ...  Read More

Pray Early And Often | June 21, 2024Author John Bunyan once wisely observed, "He who runs from God in the morning will scarcely find Him the rest of the day."
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It's not that God is ducking or hiding;...  Read More

Years ago, a significant disease outbreak occurred in a small village in Africa. People were experiencing nausea and sickness, and after a couple of months, the situation became so severe that people ...  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