My four grandchildren moved over 2000 miles away and I haven’t seen them or kissed them for over 27 months.
But I know they are healthy and thriving in their family environment and being raised as Christians – and that gives me joy.
The love we share cannot be breached by any mountain range nor any raging [...]

We are troubled by the loose morals and foul language in our workplace. What can we do about it?
A small group of teens pass us uttering profanity amongst themselves, demonstrating lack of respect for themselves, others, and God. What can we do about it?
Are these situations merely examples of how we can stumble and fall [...]

Have you ever felt your faith was going dormant?
Just going through the motions?
Thinking that loving God and accepting Jesus as your Savior was enough?
I believe we all have periods of stagnation.
We need to confess our sins to God so he can fully restore our relationship with him.
We can’t help everyone all the time, but we [...]

Here’s a multiple choice challenge for you this morning.
Please pick one:
A) Being able to buy something expensive I really want gives me joy.
B) Watching my favorite sports team win gives me joy.
C) Scratching off a lotto ticket that reveals I’m a winner gives me joy.
D) Having a meal with my favorite foods gives me joy.
E) [...]

This little guy is experiencing his concept of joy.
Unencumbered by any troubles at all, he’s not even aware of the danger, should he fall.
But he has one distinct disadvantage.
He’s far too young to begin the mission he was placed on earth to accomplish.
To do God’s work.
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If you had a shuffled deck of cards turned upside [...]