It’s hard when a child you love is rejecting God’s Word and wants to live his/her life in a way that is pleasing to them, but not pleasing to God. But with God’s help, and focusing on obedience to God’s … Continue reading → Related... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Photo credit: Richard Paul Kane / Shutterstock.com I have been in Joe Paterno’s shoes many times. In case you have been off visiting another planet, the storied coach of Penn State’s football program agreed to retire at the end of... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Sometimes the holidays can be just plain horrible. I’m not talking about the annoying family member that seems to take away a bit of everyone’s joy. I am not talking about various inconveniences, like traffic or crowded stores, that occur... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
If you read the first post (Praying like an Apostle: Framework and Content), let me followup by asking you a few questions. Signs of Grace – Did you see your friends and family grow in love, faith, or perseverance such that it caused …... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
It’s not the easiest time to make investment choices, is it? Economic Challenges at Home and Abroad Bad economic news continues to pour out of Greece as their crushing load of public debt threatens to take them over the cliff … Continue... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Pale, flabby, and slimy—that’s what raw chicken is. And the piece of fowl staring at me through a plastic bag on my kitchen counter was no exception. A past “Cooking Lesson with New Wife” involved learning to marinate—which, believe it …... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
If you have one or more children who aren’t following the Lord, or if you know of someone who does, you know what kind of heartache it can cause. And since you’re reading this post, you probably also understand the … Continue... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Every year there is a buzz around this time. What should believers do? Should they allow their kids to “trick or treat?” Should they watch a Jesus film to try to counter the satanic influences of the day? Maybe we … Continue... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Throughout the gospels, we read about different people groups that played a significant role in the land of Palestine during the first century. These people influenced the culture in which Christ ministered, and He tailored His messages in order to... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
In a previous post, Pastor Viars asked, “Would your community care if your church disappeared?“ This is a sobering question for a church leader, member, or attender. Does your church make enough of an impact that it would be missed if... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
