Ever since sin entered the world, worries and fears have been a constant struggle for mankind. Many common and rare fears have even been given special names. The fear of phobias is known as “phobophobia.”  “Xanthophobia” is a fear of the color yellow. A person with an abnormal fear of...

Hiking in the mountains can be exhilarating! Gwen and I have hiked quite a bit, often with our kids. Any hike in God’s beautiful creation is wonderful. However, we have discovered over the years that our time is much more enjoyable when we have a preview of what to expect. When...

We are now nearly two months into our Bible Immersion Adventure. I have personally found it to be a blessing to go to God’s Word daily while following this plan. It has also been encouraging to have a small group of people with whom to discuss our regular readings. Whether...

With Valentine’s Day being this week, couples across the globe will go above and beyond to express their love for one another. From poems to candy, flowers to love songs, affection is conveyed in many ways. As I think of Valentine’s Day and the love of our Savior, I’m reminded...

I found the words of Jesus to be quite convicting Monday morning. Our Daily Reading Plan brought us to Jesus in Matthew 23. Jesus was confronted in the Temple by all the highest of high religious leaders. Jesus called out these leaders for their hypocrisy. He said to the crowd and...