We've all seen it: the clinging toddler, the tearful dog left at the vet, or even the lump in our own throats when a loved one departs....

Phobias. That icy grip of fear, the racing heart, the overwhelming urge to flee. Whether it's spiders, heights, or public speaking,...

That flutter in your stomach before a presentation. The dread of walking into a crowded room. The constant replay of awkward interactions...

Transparency in church leadership: it's a phrase that sparks a multitude of reactions, from fervent support to wary skepticism. In an age...

The Bible consistently warns about being divisive. In Proverbs 6:16-19 it says God hates those who sow “discord among brothers."

It’s important for churches to strive for peace with one another. How can we maintain our autonomous nature and work together?

The Ten Commandments are foundational to Judeo-Christian ethics. These ten commands have profoundly shaped Western moral and legal...

Several times a week I am contacted by individuals trying to recover from a divorce. Misty and I have spent the last four years trying to...

There’s nothing new about the fact that Christians are a polarizing group of people. What are the most frequent criticisms of Christians?

Proverbs chapter four begins with Solomon challenging us to pursue wisdom in everything we do. In verse one he says “Hear, my children, the instruction of a father and give attention to know understanding.” What a wonderful passage. However, we don’t always heed this warning. As adults we can admit we did not always listen to our parents. If we had, we might not have gone through some of the obstacles that we did. As kids and teenagers, we can admit that we don’t always liste

On Wednesday nights in the teen class, we have been studying the book of Proverbs. Probably the most quoted passage from that book is Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” This passage of scripture is really the theme of Proverbs. Solomon here gives us a synopsis of what he is trying to get us to understand. God knows best! Often times we think

This week in our Wednesday morning Bible class we began studying the 12th chapter of Hebrews. There is so much to absorb from this chapter that we could spend the better part of a month on it. Starting in verse three, the writer begins to talk about God’s discipline. He compares it to that of our earthly father. We can all remember times as children when we messed up and had to be disciplined. At the time, it was unpleasant but as we grew older, we began to understand that ou

Human personality is a complex and fascinating subject, with countless theories and models attempting to explain its intricacies. One...

There should be no doubt in your mind, Jesus is Coming! We live in a time when many people are concerned about the second coming of...

This past month in our Christian Soldiers Sunday morning classes, we have been studying the story of Abraham. We have learned how God called him to leave his homeland and go to a place that God would show him. We learned how God made him a promise that he would be the father of many nations and how God would bless the whole Earth through his descendants. We learned how God asked him to sacrifice Issac his son, and how Abraham was willing to follow though with it. Throughout t

Chronic stress poses significant dangers to our overall well-being. It can wreak havoc on our physical health, increasing the risk of...

Last week we introduced our theme in the youth group for 2025, “Set Apart”. One of the many ways that we can be set apart from the world is to choose to follow God instead of following the crowd. Often, we are faced with a decision of whether to do what everyone else is doing or to do what God has commanded us to do. Following the crowd is usually convenient. It rarely requires any effort or sacrifice. It certainly is the easiest decision but not always the right one. In the

For many Christians reading the Bible is as common place as drinking a cup of coffee or brushing your teeth. It is a lifeline of hope to...

This year our theme for the youth group is “Set Apart.” We are using I Peter 2:9 for our theme verse, which says “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” God calls us to be different than the rest of the world. We are called to talk differently, act differently, have different relationships, and be set apart from the world. How

Parental alienation is a term used to describe a process where one parent tries to cause a child to reject, fear, or avoid contact with...