In the midst of the Covid pandemic lies another killer which has topped all other mental health issues in the United States, some even say this has surpassed all other causes of death, and the culprit is anxiety. Did you know that more than forty million American adults, nearly one in five are afflicted with […]

It’s quite common to show up for a group ride or workout and see someone who has not been present for a while and when you inquire about their absence they reply, “life gets in the way.”  Interpreted: “When it comes to the priorities of life, my wife, my children, or my job have a […]

One of the marks of the Bible being the inspired word of God is the fact that if man could have written the Bible, he wouldn’t have written it. Of course, if man would have written the Bible, there are enough facts, prophesies, etc. that there is no way man could have written the Bible. […]

Most men will admit to it, some women will, but most all of us have in some way been running on empty.  You know the scene. You are driving and your gas gauge says empty and you look and figure it has a little space to go before it’s really empty so you keep going, […]

It’s a phenomenon how Christians take on responsibility and seem to find joy in serving the Lord, no matter how menial the task, then out of the blue they find what they are doing a weariness. It happens in all levels of Christian service, from those who help clean up to those who lead. It’s […]

As you view the scene of darkness when the Lord Jesus Christ was on the cross, you hear Him cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”  However, before He dies, Luke records His words, “Father into Your hands I commit my spirit.” What a contrast!  Of course, during the time in which […]

Do you consider yourself to be an encourager? There are many promises in the Word of God for those who take the time to encourage others. Proverbs 11:25 (ESV) — 25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. Notice God says the principle is simple: you seek to […]

Many people are caught in the dilemma of seeing things that are troubling on every hand from the leadership in our country including the advocation of things contrary to historical values of the republic. The repeated question of “what can we do?” is heard through the land and the answer is quite simple: pray. That […]

Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV) — 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. There are times when living by Proverbs 3:5&6 takes a great deal of faith to “trust in the Lord with […]

It is good to have (or at least to begin) a list at this time of the year of books to read during the year. Do you have one, or at least in mind?  It’s been well said that leaders are readers, although it seems that with the onset of social media, people are filled […]