Stepping outside, I felt the coolness of a beautiful spring morning, where the birds are singing a beautiful tune as the sun rises over the trees, bringing everything to life. I decided to load my bike into my car and take it to a quiet, country road not far from my home. As I rode, […]
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority (1 Peter 2:13). A few ways we can submit to earthly authorities include paying taxes, respecting leaders, obeying the rules, and praying for our government. We can submit to other authorities by being on time for work or putting forth our best on the job. […]
Lance Armstrong was the greatest cyclist in the world, dominating the Tour de France, the most prestigious of all bicycle races. It changed in October of 2012 as headlines read, “Lance Armstrong Striped of Seven Tour de France Titles.” Armstrong’s censor came following an investigation that found him guilty of using illegal performance-enhancing drugs. He […]
It was a day of mixed emotions. Tears stained some cheeks, while others’ hands met together in applause. Among some there was a sobering silence which was broken by joyful shouts of others. The announcement had just been made that formal approval had been given for the congregation to build a new church building. Torrents […]
Truth is the beginning of every good thing, both in heaven and on earth; and he who would be blessed and happy should be from the first a partaker of truth for then he can be trusted (Plato). Trust comes from lovingly speaking truth, whether as an individual believer or as the collective community of […]
