Have any of your plans and dreams been crushed? “In a certain old town many years ago, there was a great cathedral famous for its unique stained-glass window. People came from miles around just to gaze on its magnificent beauty.  One day, the force of a tremendous storm forced the window in, and it shattered into a hundred pieces onto the marble floor below. The town’s people were heart sick. They gathered up the pieces, put them in a box, and stored them in the cellar.    On

As we begin 2026, no one knows what lies ahead. We know there will be new challenges, opportunities, disappointments, and difficulties. However, these do not keep us from planning special events such as graduations, weddings, a new baby, a job change, or a move. Even though we don’t know for sure that these plans will come to pass, we still plan for them. I used to enter each new year with fear of planning and dread because of all the negative what-ifs I could imagine. I imag

What if there were no gifts under the tree? Twinkling lights reflect off the bright, shiny ornaments on the Christmas tree, while festive music floats through the air. The house is filled with the tantalizing scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, orange, and cranberries. Moms and dads, grandpas and grandmothers, spend hours searching for the perfect gift on Amazon or fighting through the crowds in busy shopping malls. Children, young and old, hope that a special gift will be under the

Unity is becoming a rare commodity. It seems a spirit of dissension and strife is growing among believers and in our churches. This goes against God’s word, grieves the Holy Spirit, creates division, and weakens our Testimony for Christ. How can we avoid or replace this attitude? Here are three simple steps: 1.  Together in our differences. Respect and accept differences as long as they do not go against God’s word. We are all uniquely created by Divine design, with diverse

What do believers have in common with sunflowers? Recently, at a ladies' meeting, I learned some interesting facts about sunflowers that...

There is probably little that frustrates us faster than having to wait, whether in a line at the supermarket or at a traffic light. We...

How many times have we taken a certain course of action because we feared what someone else would think? The approval of others is so...

Do you long for a safe harbor? Ships are safe in the harbor, but…. That’s not what ships are meant for. How often do we wish we could be...

I will, but just not right now.   Oh no! My tooth was becoming increasingly painful, but I dreaded going to the dentist. So, I kept...

As we have traveled through Europe and across America, one thing has become very clear. Satan’s poisonous, sinister lies are spreading...

While walking through a shopping mall or a grocery store, I often hear the strains of " Joy to the World ," a popular Christmas carol,...

“Casting all your care upon him; for he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7 KJV). One warm summer morning, I woke up and headed for the kitchen....

It was a profound moment when I parted from the things I had collected from family and friends over the last forty-plus years - all of my...

Have you ever come to the start of a new year and find yourself regretting things about the past year? I have, and it can certainly cast...

Light suddenly flooded the night sky, and an angel appeared, startling the shepherds with the announcement of a Savior. Then, the heavens...

The child of prophecy, Creator of all things, supreme Ruler of heaven and earth, is born in a lowly manger, with only humble...

Awesome! We often use this word when talking about an event or experience. What have you experienced that put you in awe? Was it the...

Listening to newscasts, reading the daily newspaper, or tuning into social media does not promote a feeling of security. Society says...

As we walked through the barn this morning, I heard Sage say, "What are you doing up there?" I saw one of our young black hens standing...

What one thing do we all experience regardless of age, race, ethnic group, gender, social status, or income? It is change. Our bodies,...