“Hold the Line” When Persecution Comes

Vice President Mike Pence’s commencement speech at Liberty University left the news media saturated with headlines about his ‘warning’ to the Christian university’s graduates to “prepare to be ridiculed” or to “be ready” for persecution. Those graduates who are...

Waterloo and the Crucifixion

Waterlooand the Crucifixion On June 18, 1815, the 68,000-man British army, commandedby Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington went up against Napoleon Bonaparte, self-proclaimed emperorof France and his army 72,000 troops near the village of Waterloo. The Brits...

Who Will Drink The Cup?

Most of us will or have already today, raised a glass to our lips to take a drink. Whether it was a drink of water, coffee, beer or soda, it was a pleasant experience, or at least one that satisfied or quenched our thirst. With today being Good Friday, there’s another...

Are Your Prayers Sand or Rock?

Are Your Prayers Sand or Rock?             Many of us are probably familiar with the parable Jesus tells beginning in Matthew 7:24 about two men; one who built his house on sand and one who built his house on...

How Would You Be Labeled?

Suppose someone took a survey of your closest friends and relatives, asking them which of the following labels best fit you, if the choices were: GOSSIP, BUSYBODY, PRUDENT, WOMAN OF FEW WORDS, or WISE? What do you think their answer would be? How would they label you?...