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Jul 29, 2026-4 MIN READ

A Well-Balanced Life

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Jul 22, 2026-3 MIN READ

Be Careful What You Say

Does your tongue ever get you in trouble? Do you ever over-share or under-estimate the impact of casual comments? I’m physically unable to put my feet in my mouth, but quite capable of saying something I later regret.

July-August 2026-5 MIN READ

Ordination: A Safeguard for Leadership Integrity

Hananiah isn’t a well-known character, but I like how the Bible describes him: “He was a man of integrity and feared God more than most people do” (Nehemiah 7:2, *New International Version*). Families and churches need high-integrity leaders with above-average reverence for God.

Jul 15, 2026-3 MIN READ

We Need Friends

How many friends do you have? I don’t mean the shallow kind who like your Facebook posts. I’m talking about loyal companions who are there for you in good times and bad. Someone said, “A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.”

Jul 8, 2026-4 MIN READ

A Time for Everything

Timing matters when comedians tell a joke or a quarterback throws a pass. Timing matters at work (don’t ask for a raise if your boss is having a bad day) . . . when you grill a steak (don’t cook it too long) . . . and when managing your...

Jul 1, 2026-4 MIN READ

Living Beneath the Line of Despair

To start a lesson or sermon you might use a funny story, a provocative question, or a comment about current events. One ancient teacher introduced his lesson with a depressing philosophical observation. He exclaimed, “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless” (Ecclesiastes 1:2).

Jun 24, 2026-3 MIN READ

Hard Core Christians

Old fuddy-duddies beware: Our language keeps changing. Have you noticed how words and phrases get turned around until they mean the opposite of what you expect?

Jun 17, 2026-3 MIN READ

Learning About Fatherhood from Jesus

Father’s Day brings to mind the ancient admonition to “walk in the way of good men and keep to the paths of the righteous” (Proverbs 2:20, *New American Standard Bible*). If you want to “walk in the way of good men,” it makes sense to follow the best man of...

Jun 3, 2026-4 MIN READ

Favorite Verses (Part One)

Ask Christians to name their favorite Bible verses, and you’ll get predictable responses. John 3:16, the 23rd Psalm, and Romans 8:28 often come to mind. Someone might mention John 11:35 because it’s easy to memorize “Jesus wept.”

May-June 2026-5 MIN READ

No Matter Where You Serve

No Matter Where You Serve the Lord,

May 20, 2026-3 MIN READ

Going Steady

Remember Aesop’s fable about the tortoise and the hare? The fast but overconfident hare learned the moral of the story: “Slow and steady wins the race.”

May 13, 2026-4 MIN READ

Mad at Death

Recently a friend at work received a phone call from his mom, who lives in a distant state. She had bad news. Her husband (my coworker’s 59-year-old dad) had died suddenly of a heart attack.

May 6, 2026-3 MIN READ

Playing a Difficult Role

The website www.Musicnotes.com contains an article called “The 10 Most Difficult Musical Instruments to Master (And Why They’re Worth the Effort).” The author points out that mastering an instrument requires physical stamina (breath control, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination); mental discipline (perseverance to spend years practicing); and emotional resilience (to learn...

Apr 29, 2026-3 MIN READ

Treasures Old and New

Did you hear about the guy whose thesaurus was stolen? He was perplexed, exasperated, frustrated, angry, upset, and filled with consternation.

Apr 22, 2026-4 MIN READ

Learning to Lean

Born in 1938 in Slab Fork, West Virginia, Bill Withers was the son of a coal miner.

Apr 15, 2026-3 MIN READ

Bring It to Me

Jesus’ disciples didn’t know what to do, and the problem seemed insurmountable. Thousands of hungry people needed food, and there were no restaurants or grocery stores nearby. As evening approached and the sun began to set, the disciples concluded the only solution was to send the crowds away to fend...

Apr 8, 2026-3 MIN READ

Phishers of Men

Do you receive unsolicited text messages from strangers offering to buy your house? Do you get phone calls warning about problems with your Social Security account or demanding payment for products you never ordered?

Apr 1, 2026-3 MIN READ

Who Owns the Grave?

My wife Candy and I are proud owners of two side-by-side grave plots at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. OK, proud probably isn’t the right word. But those little pieces of real estate make us feel relieved, because when the day comes, our surviving family members won’t have to wonder where to...

Mar 23, 2026-4 MIN READ

The Triumphal Exit

The original Palm Sunday was not a calm Sunday. The day was filled with high drama.

March-April 2026-4 MIN READ

Unexpected Friendships

Like precious jewels, friends can be found in surprising places.

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