by Edward Thal | Mar 31, 2026 | Spiritual
Followers of the Christian religion have a few designated days to be in a place of worship—Christenings, weddings, Christmas, and of course Easter. Catholics throw in Lent for good measure. For Jews, it’s Passover and Pentecost and the Day of Atonement and...
by Jessica Fannin | Mar 24, 2026 | Spiritual
I recently picked up a small, thin Bible that my brother, Sam, gave me when I was a senior in college. The last time I had picked up this Bible was right before I went to the hospital for surgery at the end of July last year. I chose to pack it that day for its...
by Woody Preston | Jan 6, 2026 | Spiritual
Much of the earthly ministry of Jesus was centered around the Sea of Galilee. At least two incidents record Jesus and his disciples caught in great storms while sailing across it. The most famous of the two stories is told in Matthew 14 where Peter walks on water...
by Edward Thal | Dec 30, 2025 | Spiritual
The end of the Christmas season and a looming new year is traditionally a time for assessment and contemplation—How did we do? How can we shape what lies ahead? As 2025 closes let’s pause to consider an event a long time ago that made possible the hope of...
by Edward Thal | Dec 16, 2025 | Spiritual
No, this article is not about baptism—but the reference does provide a useful illustration for the difference between a lukewarm commitment that produces nothing of lasting value, and the achievements possible in a wholehearted commitment to any purpose. This is...
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...
