Christianity

Many manufacturers are going to great lengths to protect themselves from getting sued. As a result, many companies now include stunningly obvious warnings about their products. Apparently, there’s a yearly award that goes out to …

It was probably just another ordinary day as Elisha rose from bed that morning. After a quick bite of some breakfast, he wandered out into the front of the family home, gathered the oxen together …

Let’s talk “peace” shall we? Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “peace” as “a state of tranquility or quiet.” Other definitions I found in relationship to peace: – “Freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions” – “Harmony …

I love a story I read recently that was originally shared by pastor and songwriter H.B. Barker: Once upon a time, there was a wise teacher sitting in a beautiful garden. He was taking in …

Sweet friends, I pray you’re well. I’d love to share a story that came across my email recently from Marci Chadwell, our Associate Director of Early Childhood Ministries here at The Woodlands UMC. It has …

Baptism Sundays are some of my favorite days in the life of the church. They’re always such sweet moments worthy of great celebration. Last Sunday I had the blessing of baptizing a father and son …

In one of the first watch night services led by John Wesley in 1740, he gathered the church together on New Year’s Eve with the intent to sing songs in worship, share stories of God’s …

“A person’s steps are made secure by the Lord when they delight in his way. Though they trip up, they won’t be thrown down, because the Lord holds their hand.” Psalm 37:23-24 Have you ever …

Have you ever had those moments where you are so deep in thought that, suddenly, unexpectedly, something happens that pulls you back into reality and it scares you half to death? I had one of …

A couple was arguing over the new car they were going to get. The husband really wanted to get a pickup while the wife wanted a sports car. They argued over this decision for days …

In his book, The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment With the Wisdom of God, Tim Keller observes that, “To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and …

I’ve been hung up on the word “renew” lately. On a daily basis, I am surrounded by electronics that are always in need of recharging. As I type this out, my computer has 12% battery life …

I heard someone tell a story once of his family vacationing at the beach. His kids were running up and down the shore collecting seashells. His youngest son loved the shells he found, but on …

I’m guessing the last time you were at the DMV or some other government office, you didn’t give a second thought to the black writing pen chained to that desk serving as a nice substitute …