Founder's Blog
A Child of God - What Does That Mean?
Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12 NIV …
And This is Love: Keeping God's Commandments
The Great Commandment calls me to love God with all my heart, soul, strength, and mind, and to love others as I love myself. What is the best way to love God? The apostle John says, …
And This Is Love: Pray
Loving and caring for my brothers and sisters sometimes requires helping to meet needs: physical, emotional, financial, and sometimes spiritual. At the heart of many spiritual challenges is the issue…
And This Is Love: Wow!
Tariq Farid, an American entrepreneur, started multiple companies, including Edible Arrangements. This business makes amazing floral-like bouquets out of edible fruit. In a podcast, Mr. Farid…
And This is Love: Loving Inch-by-Inch
Are you like me in finding it easier to love "Humanity" - the world, rather than loving "humanity" - my brother and sister? In 1 John 3:16, the apostle John points out the need to…
And This is Love - Generosity
Just as eternal life does not dwell in a murderer (1 John 3:15), so Godly love does not dwell in a miser (1 John 3:17). …
Alone with God
But when He was alone with His own disciples, He explained everything. Mark 4:34 NIV …
Why the Wilderness?
Are you like me? Often whining about the circumstances of life? Much like the children of Israel wandering in the wilderness, I ask the silly question "Where is God and why must I suffer? Take…
Honey or Vinegar?
"I am so sorry. I spilled coffee on your clean counter." With a disarming laugh and a twinkle in his eye, the manager of the convenience store who had been cleaning the counter replied,…
Letting It Go
Holding on requires letting go. For instance, to pick up my grandson, I must first put down the book that is in my hand. Grasping the things that matter in life requires releasing my grip on the…