1 Kings 19:21 New International Version (NIV) 21 So Elisha left him and went back. He took his yoke of oxen and slaughtered them. He burned the plowing equipment to cook the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow Elijah and became his...

Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for...

Years ago, during a Summer break from college, I worked doing door-to-door sales in Southern Louisiana in the area between Ponchatoula and Baton Rouge.  It was the first time I had been a long way from home for an extended period, and I didn’t know anyone there, but I...

I don't know about you but I am always in a hurry.  When I go to the grocery store, I only get what I need and nothing more, when I get what I need I size up the isles and the cashiers to pick the fastest route.  If I only have a few items then I go to the 12 items or...

Let's be honest. Our world is EXTREMELY negative, polarized, and divisive. Every month that goes by politics, religion, and even sports divide us more and more. From even a cursory glance at social media, it seems that bitterness is the flavor of the day. I can...

'When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. ' Proverbs 10:19 (NASB) More often then not, my mouth gets me in trouble more and faster than any other means.  Have you ever noticed when given enough rope, people will...