Does much of what we see playing out now in our world, in our media, in social media, in our nation - does much of it feel 'holy'? When you think of the word 'holy', what comes to mind? Do you think about an inspirational cathedral? Maybe you think of 'sacred' objects like the cross,...
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, (20) for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
Just last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were overheard discussing organ transplants as a means of prolonging life. The unguarded moment was caught on a hot mic. Putin suggested even eternal life could be achievable, "With the development of biotechnology, human organs can be continuously transplanted, and...
This past week, in Minneapolis, a man showed up outside of a Catholic Church and opened fire on those inside through the windows, after blocking several doors. Two children, an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old, were killed. Seventeen others, including 14 children, were injured. You've probably heard about his manifesto, his twisted beliefs, and his...
Years ago I was getting physical therapy - which I'm currently doing again for my car accident back in February. I seem to end up at the physical therapist's a lot... Anyway, I showed up for my appointment when I heard excitement from the front office, "Hey, Ron's here!" Now, I'm not usually greeted anywhere with such enthusiasm. But ...
For the past two weeks, my family and I enjoyed a nice break in the North woods of Wisconsin, about 2 hours north of Green Bay. We stayed at a small cabin that used to belong to my grandfather and now belongs to my mother. My Uncle Dean has been up there with my dad for fishing trips. I have been going there since ...
This past week you may have heard the news that celebrities Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osborne, Hulk Hogan and Chuck Mangione all passed away. Now I didn't know any of them personally, so I don't really know what their relationship with Jesus was. I know it's reported that Malcolm-Jamal Warner spoke about his faith in Jesus. I know Ozzy...
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. (12) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
As a nation, last Friday we celebrated "Independence Day", the 4th of July. We've had our red, white and blue decor around the building since Memorial Day. I consider myself first and foremost a citizen of the Kingdom of God - but I also consider myself a patriot. And my allegiance to this country doesn't change when administrations...
