Sometimes the best new things are old things restored. When I was in Seminary in Dallas, I went to the same church as a wealthy businessman. His student was in the youth group with which I volunteered at Grace Bible Church. Among this businessman’s collection of restored cars was a...

As almost all of you are aware by now, Israel and Iran are at war and our country, the United States, has joined the war on the side of Israel and against Iran. The U.S. Air Force and Navy launched a joint attack late last Saturday on three nuclear facilities...

Everyone likes to win, right? When I was an upper elementary student, I participated in a contest called, “The Silliest Kid in America.” While I did not get first place, I was one of the runners up. I felt like I had won because I received a $100 shopping spree...

Someone has well said, “There is no such thing as a Christian Scrooge.” We may occasionally identify someone who claims to be a Christian and is a Scrooge. But when Christ transforms lives, the Spirit motivates us to give generously. The gospel opens our hearts and hands, our mouths and...

Annual traditions are quite meaningful to me. I have fond memories associated with many holidays and special events. Ever since I was a young child, my family has had a “thankfulness can” that we pass around each Thanksgiving and insert cards describing what we are thankful for that year. We...