Bible in a Year –No Favorites

Bible in a Year –No Favorites

Peter fairly exploded with his good news: “It’s God’s own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites! It makes no difference who you are or where you’re from—if you want God and are ready to do as he says, the door is open. The Message he sent to the...
Bible in a Year–Passing on our Faith

Bible in a Year–Passing on our Faith

I learned many lessons from my parents. They passed along the importance of getting an education, their passion for finding something that makes you happy, and the love they had for family. One thing they did not pass along was their faith. My father was a devout...

Bible in a Year — Craving Water

Taking time away is not easy. You need to find someone to fill in for you at work, take care of the kids, and make arrangements for numerous things in your absence. Sometimes it’s easier to just stay home. Fortunately, I have recently been able to take a few days to...
Bible in a Year —The Sacrifice

Bible in a Year —The Sacrifice

Holy Week brings us to the end of Lent as we remember the final days before Jesus’ death. It is a dark time that is filled with sorrow and pain. In our own Lenten journey, perhaps we have endured some things that have brought us to our knees as we reflect on the...
Bible in a Year — Make a Change!

Bible in a Year — Make a Change!

Lent is a season of discovery, contemplation, discernment, and introspection. It is a time when we take a good look at our spiritual lives and determine how clear our connection is to God. From our prayer lives to our spiritual practices, sometimes these practices...
Bible in a Year — Inheritance

Bible in a Year — Inheritance

When you get to a certain age you think about getting your affairs in order, writing a will, keeping passwords for accounts in one place, funeral arrangements, etc. I have seen families destroyed when a will was not observed or even written. Some feelings are hurt...