Scripture, Faith, and Everyday Life

The last couple of weeks, I felt almost compelled to keep up with everything happening in America. Every scroll. Every notification. Every breaking headline and if I’m being honest, it stresses me out.

I heard Franklin Graham say we need to pray for our country and I agree completely.  We do, but it seems like every time I open my newsfeed there’s something new and unsettling. Decisions and statements from the Trump administration, talk about Greenland, tariffs, Venezuela, the list keeps growing everyday. Add to that the shootings, the anger, and the heartbreaking situation unfolding in Minnesota, and it all starts to feel like too much.  Read more

If you’ve been feeling stressed, anxious, or worn down by everything happening around us in 2026, you’re not alone.

We’re living in a time when the news never stops. Violence makes headlines. Nations threaten one another. Political tension spills across borders. Add that to everyday pressures, family concerns, finances, health, work, and it’s no wonder we are feeling overwhelmed.

But today, instead of looking at the chaos, I want to look at what God says about who is actually in control.

Life is tough and sometimes scary.  One of my favorite movies is It is a Wonderful Life.  There are several important lessons this movie teaches us, which is why I think it has been so popular over the years.  The message is timeless:   Your life is not a waste, you have a purpose and hoarding money is not one.  If you are not happy with your life, change it.  Read more.

We often hear the Christmas story, but how many times do we think about the fear, challenges and surrender that Mary and Joseph had to make.  God uses us when our hearts are willing and surrendered to Him.  A blank check that says "YES" to whatever he says.  That was scary for Mary and that is still scary today.

What I've learned about marriage after 46 years of marriage.  

My reflections on mission trip to Helping Hands Orphanage in Barahona Dominican Republic.  20 of us watched God work in the lives of team members and youth at our 5 day trip.  This is our story and my reflections.

2819 Church is growing like crazy.  People come at 5:30 AM to get a seat.  What can churches in America lean from this church.

If you are teaching children the Scripture John 3:16 Memory Cross has created an effective way to do it.  Using an card that makes a never ending loop it works through tactile engagement, visual sequencing and repetition, which is to say it is lots of fun.  To see what makes it so effective  and to learn more, visit out site.

Using ChatGPT and Google Gemini to help us understand what the Bible has to say to us.  You can take an scripture, ask AI what the meaning is and how it applies to our lives and receive some excellent guidance.  This article explains how to do it.  Read more.

This post explores the difficult but vital Christian discipline of maintaining a posture of gratitude, even during life's storms. Rooted in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, the core message is that we are called to give thanks in all circumstances, focusing on God's presence, rather than thanking Him for the pain itself.  Read more

Every relationship begins with excitement. You meet someone new, the chemistry hits, and before long you’re talking about forever. Eventually you commit, and according to God’s design, that means marriage (Genesis 2:24). But once married life settles in, the real world shows up. Passion fades. Routines take over. Kids, work, bills, and stress begin pushing you in different directions.

This isn’t failure.
This is life.  Read more.

Every year, we’re sold the same picture: smiling families, a glowing tree packed with gifts, a table overflowing with food. But many folks never get that picture. Some are single parents trying to choose between groceries and a couple presents. Others are walking through broken relationships, job loss, or bills piling up faster than they can pay them. And even people who “have everything together” can feel the pressure to do more, buy more, host more, and live up to expectations no one can actually reach.

If Christmas is starting to feel more like a burden than a blessing, it’s time to simplify—and to remember what this season is really about.