In an editorial printed in Reaper magazine, David G. Stewart wrote, “In India we used to chuckle about baby pujah, or baby worship. All the women would gather around... Read More »
When you walk into the bookstore and see a table filled with books on dieting, you know it must be January. After several weeks of overeating all kinds of holiday foods, people... Read More »
You don’t have to tour Resurrection Bay in Alaska to appreciate the natural marvels of our earth, but it helps. You don’t have to snorkel the warm waters of Jamaica... Read More »
“Smile,” said Jay as we drove to church. “You look so unhappy.” I wasn’t; I was just thinking, and I can’t do two things at once. But to make... Read More »
Psalm 92 is a “Song for the Sabbath day,” a resting place for those who are troubled.
The song begins with a commendation of praise: “It is good to give thanks... Read More »
In a suburb of Nairobi, Kenya, a group of international refugees has been singing songs that they hope will wake up their homeland. According to the BBC, the group Waayah Cusub... Read More »
We all love to have someone tell us, “Hey, great job. I appreciate you.” And if several people tell us we are doing something right, that’s even better.
God... Read More »
It was a Sunday afternoon several years ago. The whole family was gathered around the table for dinner. Our 4-year-old son Stevie led off our pre-meal prayer: “Dear... Read More »
Whenever I see the ocean (which is not often enough), I am awed by its sheer volume and beauty and power. Great ships loaded with oil or food or merchandise make long journeys... Read More »
Eutychus was probably not the first person to fall asleep listening to a preacher in a church meeting (Acts 20:9), and he certainly won’t be the last. Part of the blame can... Read More »