Ghosts, witches, and candles inside pumpkin shells. The evening of October 31st will be party time for some and "I ate too much candy" time for others. But how did Halloween get started in the first place? First …
What Is Your Calling?
Does every Christian have a "special calling" in this life, or does anything we say or do really matter? Is anything beyond confessing Jesus (Yeshua for you purists) as the Christ, that His death and resurrection were on my …
What If?
What is your favorite day of the year? I once read that most people respond to that question by citing their birthday. I can't prove that with data, but I have asked friends -- and as long as I say "day" instead of …
Your Mission Revealed
At 10 years old, I wanted to be a pro basketball player. At 20, I had my sight set on a corporate job where the dress code was suit and tie. At 40, my aim was to launch my own business, and at 50 I switched from focusing on …
What to Do When You Are Afraid
If ever there was a time when the Bible verse in Matthew 24 about "wars and rumor of wars" strikes home, the present age certainly qualifies. At the grocery store today, I overheard people talking about the battle going …
Armageddon and You
Today's massive attack on Israel stirred the pot for talk about Armageddon -- the final battle between good and evil. The world situation is certainly ripe for another great war, but only God knows when it will happen. …