YESTERDAY  

“Yesterday came suddenly”.   These words were written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles back in 1965. The whole sentence goes something like this: “Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away, now it looks as though they’re here to...

RESTING IN THE FEAR OF GOD 

There are two types of Christianity: one based on a vibrant personal relationship with the Living God; the other a somber dead religion of legal compliance, empty rituals, stifling traditions, and resentment against God who is viewed as a stern taskmaster. He is not...

A UNIQUE NATION 

That heading is a little misleading because America is indeed unique among the nations of the world, but it is less a nation than an idea!  It is essential for Christians to understand America’s identity because America was first bequeathed to Christians, and...

AMOS THEN AND NOW 

Amos is the third book of the minor prophets. God gave him a vision of what was about   to happen to the northern kingdom of Israel and he was sent there to preach that message, pronouncing God’s indictment and judgment upon them.   Amos was...

Coffee and Christianity

Mmmm….coffee! If I’m honest, it’s one of the main reasons I get out of bed in the morning.  Here’s a brief history of this favorite beverage:  According to the National Coffee Association (NCAUSA.org), an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi discovered coffee...

A VACATION TO REMEMBER 

There’s never been a period in human history when more people travelled to more places for the sole purpose of enjoying a good time of relaxation in an interesting or exotic location.  Bob and I have enjoyed a few of those over the years, but none have been as...