by Edward Thal | Nov 5, 2025 | Social
What lies at the heart of this country we call the United States of America? While we refer to the “land of the free” the truth is that we were founded on a notion of liberty, not freedom. Understanding the difference is important at a time when those who value...
by Edward Thal | Oct 28, 2025 | Spiritual
God does not reveal His will to someone who has no intention of following it. If your idea is to weigh your options and choose what suits you after God begins to lead you on a path He intends for you to follow, you will wait in vain to hear from Him. Submission...
by Edward Thal | Sep 2, 2025 | Spiritual
Heaven and hell are controversial topics that most avoid talking about in polite company. We’re all a bit like Snoopy, my favorite cartoon character, who fancies himself a writer but is never able to get past the “stormy night” opening to the great novel he plans to...
by Edward Thal | Jul 29, 2025 | Social
Some wise person has observed that shared joy is double joy, but shared sorrow is half the sorrow! When Jesus taught His disciples to abide in Him, and abide in His word, He said they would abide in His love, and their joy would be full, if they kept His...
by Edward Thal | Jul 15, 2025 | Spiritual
Of all the foolish things Christians do as they make their pilgrim journey through this life, doubting God is the greatest folly. Scripture provides a great illustration in the story of the Israelites approaching their promised land. God had miraculously freed...