Written by Mike Bennett
Are men wired for war? Are violent games and modern military technology reinforcing that wiring? How can we rewire for peace? American Civil War General Robert E. Lee once said, “It is good...
Written by Susan Scott Smith
“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). As birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, retirement parties or anniversaries of loved ones’...
Written by Becky Bennett
Giving apologies doesn’t come naturally for any of us. Calvin to Hobbes: “I feel bad that I called Susie names and hurt her feelings. I’m sorry I did it.” Hobbes:...
Written by Adiel S. Granados
God shows us how suffering will end, and He encourages us to live now in preparation for that happy future world. When I think of suffering, the first verse that comes to my mind is Revelation...
Written by Andrea West
From time to time we catch a glimpse of what God has done for us. A recent glimpse came to me while I played with my 4-year-old granddaughter and Play-Doh. One of our greatest pleasures since my...
Written by Cathy Castillano
I chose not to make annual (New Year’s) resolutions because I found a practice that was more effective for me: daily resolutions! Last week, a friend’s 2012 New Year’s resolution...
Written by Joshua Travers
Have you met your Maker yet? Well, now is as good a time as any. Do you feel you really know God? Do you have a strong personal relationship with your Creator? These are important questions to...
Written by Johnathan Armstrong
The universe is governed by laws, and so are our lives and relationships. An overarching principle applies to them all: cause and effect. If you obey the laws, there are automatic good results. If...
Written by Becky Bennett
Spending time getting to know new people at church services is a special opportunity! We all want our congregations to be warm, friendly and inviting to visitors—those who are traveling...