It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. (Ecclesiastes 5:5) Valentine's Day is upon us again and in a day of short lived commitments (an oxymoron?), one has to wonder what the real significance of such a day is for many marriages today? Romance has replaced...
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding. (Prov. 3:13) After watching this year’s Presidential Inauguration, I was pleasantly surprised by the regular references to Scripture, the Providence and Sovereignty of God, and prayer in Jesus’ name. It was not what...
The other night as my husband and I were driving home from our small group meeting we were listening on the radio to Chuck Swindoll speaking about John Mark. We read in Acts chapter 13 that John Mark assisted Paul and Barnabas on a mission trip. After they had ministered in a couple of towns, John...
When you pray, do you ask God for little things or do you just ask Him to do big things for you? Often we think God doesn’t care about the little or insignificant concerns we have, however, He does care about the little things we are concerned about, like parking places etc. The little things can...
There are certain images of growing old I hope will never describe my old age. I don't want to be like those "Grumpy Old Men" portrayed by Jack Lemmon and Walter Mathau, for example. I don't want to be viewed by those younger than me as "out of touch" and unapproachable. I want to be an old man...
By Ila McIlvain He did not choose us to do small things. He chose us to touch people with His love (Lev. 19:34); to see lives changed (Luke 4;18,19); to raise the next generation of God's people (Deut. 6:7); to exhibit His life in all we do and say (Rom) 8:9,10)... “So, Zeyna, tell me what...
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matt. 5:10) Monday this nation honors the man who fought without using violent force for righteousness and justice for black Americans—and all those who love freedom. His name was Dr. Martin...
This article is reprinted from an article Lillian did for Significant Living magazine I received the special gift of grandparenting as I approached my midlife season. It was exciting to become a grandparent! However, I learned that along with this gift came a sacred trust to imprint another...
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is. Romans 12:2 (NLT) Our grandchildren are living in...
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by Cavin HarperAn ancient biblical proverb says: "A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children." What kind of inheritance is worth leaving to my grandchildren that will make their lives more rich and full? Undoubtedly, such an inheritance involves more than money, houses and land....
Promise Keepers held a men's rally in Washington, D. C. last year to challenge men to "stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30) on behalf of their wives, families, and the nation, and to be courageous, godly men standing against the wave of spiritual destruction which plagues our land. Christian...
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