This past week, we have experienced many ups and downs at our house. We have had a nice mix of the flu and some colds thrown in for good measure. We have also been attempting to get an infant to sleep through the night, as his normal routine is to wake up every 2-3...

What if there was a question that could make you a million dollars, restore your marriage, and grow your business?  Sound too good to be true?  It is not... Here is the question:In light of your past experiences, present circumstances, and your future hopes and...

It was recently the anniversary of one of my favorite historical events, the Miracle on Ice. In the 1980 Olympics the Soviet Union was the overwhelming favorite to win the gold, while even a top five finish was considered a stretch for the US. Calling that fateful...

 James 4:8 New International Version (NIV)8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.Quest - The art or an instance of seeking or pursuing something; a search. An expedition undertaken in...

 Proverbs 15:1 New International Version15 A gentle answer turns away wrath,    but a harsh word stirs up anger. Fine is the word for men when we talk with our wives. How was your day? Fine. How was supper tonight? Fine. How does this dress look on me? Fine. Yeah, we...

1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV)  But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;   Pastor Jeff Rabe and I were having lunch a couple weeks ago.  Jeff has become...

At almost any time of the day, we are only a moment away from disaster.   Whether it is a letter or phone call with bad news about our health, an accident, the unexpected death of a loved one, a broken relationship, becoming trapped by an addiction, losing our job, or...