So, the chaos of the last two years has continued to amplify divisions. We've been physically separated and small ideological differences have become huge differences. Ideas or opinions that were important - but weren't previously controversial - have become massive wedges between people. The differences were real - but in the past they didn't end...
According to scientist's calculations, every second, more than four million tons of matter is converted into energy within our Sun's core. They say our sun today is roughly halfway through its 'life cycle' and will remain fairly stable for four billion more years.
I've heard several radio and TV shows doing a 'year in review'. I've gotta say, this is the second year in a row that I'm not all that much interested in looking back at the last year. I remember preacher's being all excited with the theme of '20/20 vision' back when 2020 rolled around. We had no idea how good we had it back in ...
Well, we made it through another Christmas! I hope you had a good one. Christmas mornings are a lot different from what I remember as a kid. When you're a kid, you're not worried about all the holiday preparation and crazy schedules and last minute gifts. You just go to bed and wake up on Christmas morning...
"It's a Wonderful Life" is a 1946 film starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, directed by Frank Capra. Two of the writers called the finished film "horrid" and refused to see it when it was released. And despite the fact that it was initially a box office flop - it's of course become a Christmas Classic. How many of you have watched it this year?...
I'm not good at waiting - at all. But for the last few years, 'waiting' is all my life seems to be about... I've been waiting years to finish our house build. I've been waiting years to get my kids' various medical issues sorted out. We've all been waiting for a very long time for something resembling '...
Christmas time is magical for us as kids - but as we grow up, the schedule, and events and preparations can be a bit overwhelming. And then throw in the 'unexpected' but sadly inevitable... 'problems' and difficulties that come with living in a fallen world - and it can leave you feeling pretty drained. And at times like these, even the ...
Many of you might be familiar with Chip and Joanna Gaines from their TV show "Fixer Upper". A few weeks ago there was a headline, "HGTV Fans at Odds After Joanna Gaines Makes Controversial Instagram Post". Her offense? She put up her Christmas tree before Thanksgiving!
As we watch the news, as we hear stories about inflation and how this year's Thanksgiving meal will be the most expensive yet - how 'thankful' are you feeling? We're hearing warnings again about family gatherings and the risks involved - is 'thankful' the first word that comes to mind? I think we need 'Thanksgiving' right about now. I need it...
Last week I started with a video of the story of Jesus healing a paralyzed man after He had forgiven his sins. The verses focused on Jesus using the title "The Son of Man". They demonstrated how Jesus had both the authority to forgive the man's sins and the power to heal him.
