As we celebrate the Advent of our Savior, Christmas plays, sermons, and Scriptures remind us of the various characters surrounding Jesus’ birth. We marvel at Mary’s submission, Joseph’s integrity, and the shepherds’ worship. One of the less desirable individuals in this story is King Herod who brutally massacred innocent babies…
Here we are smack dab in between Thanksgiving and Christmas and it’s a season of celebration accompanied by feasting and partying. Few Americans enter the New Year lighter than they were in October. Such is not the case in many countries. While most all Christians celebrate Jesus’ birth, not all…
Many people enjoy scouring the beach for seashells. What a prize it is to find a new one freshly washed up from the depths when its former occupant needs it no longer. I’ve got a modest collection of these amazing creations and each one clearly illustrates God’s infinite creativity even…
If you read my article earlier this month, you know I was privileged to travel to Colorado to hunt elk. Thankfully, I returned safely but without any antlers to show for it. Of the eight in our group, however, two did get bull elk, one got a beautiful bear, and…
What a blessed holiday is Thanksgiving! It is the one holiday that has been least polluted by commercialism or exploited by retailers. It is simply a day to pause from our labors, share a meal with family, reflect on all of God’s blessings, and thank Him for each one. While…
A few months ago, I shared the story of my dad being miraculously spared by a hocked pocket watch stashed in his bib overall pocket. Shortly thereafter, I was contacted by Debbie Culp with an incredible story about how her father was similarly spared during the Korean War. In his…
With all eyes on the Middle East, Nancy and I are fondly remembering our visit to Israel in 2018. It was a privilege to visit so many Biblical sites and to reflect on the lessons to be learned at each one. We invite you to pray with us for a…
By the time you read this, I’ll be in Colorado preparing to fulfill a lifelong goal of harvesting a bull elk. Growing up in my father’s taxidermy shop introduced me to a variety of wild game including western species as well as Alaskan and Canadian animals. In addition to the…
Tomorrow marks the end of another Family Promise Week! Congratulations to the staff and Board of Family Promise of Shenandoah County for the outstanding work they do every week in Jesus’ name! This local affiliate of Family Promise National is the result of Christians in our community working together to…
Modern detectives know to inspect crime scenes for fingerprints. Since every single human being has his or her own unique design, it is a surefire way to identify criminals if they left any behind. It’s incredible to consider God’s ability to alter one basic design into over 8 billion variations…