Philippians 4:8 (NASB) 'Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you...

Over a decade ago, I remember driving through a small German village thinking, ‘I wonder what it is like to live here.’  Maybe it was the unique name, or the visual impression of the green grass and timbered houses, but somehow it stayed in my memory.  I’m not sure...

Last week, we are outside on a beautiful Florida winter day, Johna and I are talking while watching the kids play.  The big kids have neighbors over and are playing kick the can.  Praise God for games that keep them from a television screen playing video games.  Yes...

They say baseball is our national pastime, but I would challenge that. No, I'm not here to instead make the case for basketball or football. No, I'd argue that the real national pastime in the United States is criticizing others. Not only do we generate copious amount...

Mark 5:28 New International Version (NIV) 28 because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” Have you ever wished or thought, 'If I could only touch the hem of Jesus' garment?' I have talked with a lot of people recently who have been hit in...