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I recently watched a CNN video of a reporter who visited a flower shop in Georgia to discuss their willingness to provide and deliver flowers for a gay wedding. He was actually there to confront the Christian owners about their “discrimination” against the LGBT segment of our society. While the answers given by the florist clearly reflected the traditional, Christian...

What comes to mind when you meditate on the resurrection of Christ? Often the first emotion for a believer is gratitude. Because Jesus arose from the dead we have eternal hope. Our future is secure, not because of anything we have done, but because of the price our Savior paid and the victory He won over death, Hell and the...

A woman on a recent Air India flight reported that she had been insulted by the on-board entertainment unit attached to the seat back in front of her. She was having trouble navigating the numerous buttons and switches which operated the system and was unable to access the movie she intended to watch. The offense occurred when the unit responded by...

Yogi Berra is one of my favorite baseball “characters.” He played catcher for the New York Yankees from 1946 to 1965, winning all-star honors for 15 years consecutively.  Later he led both the Yankees and their crosstown rivals, the Mets, to league titles.  His athletic accomplishments, however, were easily overshadowed by his quirky personality. He had a unique ability to...

Obstacles come in many shapes and sizes, and always seem to appear at the most inopportune times. It may be a traffic jam that delays you, an unexpected circumstance that causes frustration, or an interruption that keeps you from getting an important project finished. One thing, however, is certain: to accomplish your goals and fulfill your responsibilities, you must get...

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”  Matthew 5:16 Defining character is difficult. The dictionary states that character is that combination of intangible qualities that distinguish us as individuals. Moral and ethical strength are often mentioned as specific attributes. While scripture never uses the word “character,” the...

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27 I once visited a restaurant with my family where we encountered a waiter whose favorite response was “no problem!”  When we gave him our order he replied:...

“Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.” (Proverbs 14:9) Several years ago I went on a golf outing with three close friends to Myrtle Beach, SC. We got a special deal which included lodging and allowed us to play as much golf as we desired. The weather was outstanding and the fellowship was great,...

What motivates society’s interest in the celebration of Christmas? We live in a day of profuse materialism characterized by incessant ads telling us of great gifting options for loved ones or friends.  Are we to assume that those selling these “gifts” have as their primary concern a desire to give? Our society is driven by greed, and it is especially evident during the holiday shopping season. The frenzy...

“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;” Ephesians 5:19-20 One spring day many years ago someone decided to do an experiment in New York City’s Central Park. They...