As the Christmas season approaches, several of my friends and colleagues have asked me if I am going south to visit my parents during the holidays. When you think about it, their question is a logical one. The reason? Because the Christmas holidays are one of the times of the year that families gather in... Continue Reading →
In our bible study home group, there is a Portuguese man named Fernando who faithfully attends. Often, when it is time for our group to pray together, Fernando expresses the need to give thanks that we have been given another day to live, acknowledging that it is God who gives and sustains life. While his... Continue Reading →
In September, we celebrate Labor Day. The national holiday is celebrated by most people taking a day off work. The comical question that is heard asked jokingly each year is: if so many people don’t work on Labor Day, then why not change the name to, “Take a Day Off Work Day”, or “Non-Labor Day?”... Continue Reading →
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Don’t place all your eggs in one basket?” This saying is often used when discussing how to make wise financial investments. The idea is that it is not wise to risk everything in one plan or idea. Whether using all one’s savings to purchase a house, car, or stocks,... Continue Reading →
When speaking about authority, there can be a variety of emotions that rise up in our hearts and minds. Depending on our present circumstances, our thoughts could embrace or reject the idea of authority, and its implications in and over our lives. Yet, the truth is, we all make daily decisions, develop personal convictions, and... Continue Reading →
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