"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear it." (Ephesians 4:29 ESV)"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." (Proverbs 15:1 ESV)...
I recently saw a video on-line called The Atheist Delusion, featuring interviews by Ray Comfort. Most of those interviewed were young people, who claimed to be atheists; in their teen years they failed to see believable evidence for the existence of God, and so...
"Look here, you who say, 'Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.' How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog--it's here a little while, then...
To every action there is a reaction. In turn, these actions and reactions create expectations.When someone behaves unexpectedly, we are surprised. When we do something that we didn't plan or expect, we are surprised.The most important thing that we can do is to...
The other day, I was walking from south to north on the rooftop terrace of the residence where I live. In front of me, I saw a very clear shadow. Every step I took forward, my shadow moved with me. As I turned and walked east, the shadow was on my left. The sun, high...
"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it." (Hebrews 13:2 NASB) It was a sweltering day in late Summer. I was a young dad working in a local lumber mill. It was dangerous, back-breaking work that...
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (Rom. 8:28 NIV) It was the first day of Spring here but it didn’t feel like it. The Coronavirus Pandemic was sweeping the globe and...
"Then these righteous ones will reply, 'Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?'...
"So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” (John 13:34-35 NLT) I was walking my dogs on a dreary, dismal day in...
"For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do." (Heb. 6:10 NLT) Someone online sold my mailing address so now instead of just getting letters from the...