Blogs

Now Let’s Solve the Problem!

Written by Joshua Travers

The blame game does little to help solve a problem, and many times it makes things much worse. Fred was starting to get anxious. He had a presentation to give in 15 minutes, and the slide show...

Joy in the Midst of a Trial?

Written by Jodie Maczek

Recently I met a young lady who inspired me to think more deeply about how I approach trials—and joy. Last month I interviewed a young lady for a position in the company I work for. When I...

Are You Getting Ahead, or Just Getting More?

Written by Gloria Diliberto

The choices of the past were much more limited. But with all our modern materialistic options, are we being pulled away from what is truly important? In the not-too-distant past people...

Limiting God?

Written by Johnathan Armstrong

God is limitless. Nothing is impossible to Him. But He has given us free will, and He chooses not to force us to accept His greatness or His help. So there is a sense that our choices limit what God...

Wired for War?

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...

Time Flies … What Am I Doing?

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’...

“Sorry”: It’s a Hard Word for Kids Too!

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:...

These Times of Suffering Will End!

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...

Spiritual Insights via Play-Doh

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...