There is probably not any sane person alive that does not want to be happy. It may well be a universal desire. Is happiness, though, an accurate descriptor of the state of humankind, for the most part, today? The vast majority would probably agree … [Read more...]

It is possible that the Apostle Paul would not be very surprised to see what the Church of God is currently experiencing. In his day, Paul had to contend with elements within the Church bringing in the influence of some of their past history and … [Read more...]

Why is violence becoming such an established part of everyday life? This question is broad since violence occurs within families, in the local community, in our cities, and across the national spectrum. It can be an assault, a riot in a major city, a … [Read more...]

Are you a hopeful person? In other words, as you look to the future, do you anticipate good things? We might (or might not) say, “Yes, I am hopeful but possibly not as hopeful as I should be.” That statement might fit a fair percentage of us. The … [Read more...]

As we move along on our annual Holy Day journey, let’s be sure to carry the things we have rehearsed forward with us. For example, in the instruction regarding the wave sheaf offering, Israel was told, “You shall eat neither bread nor parched grain … [Read more...]

This weekend we consider aspects associated with Christ building His Church. In particular, we think about what being a part of the body of Christ means to us as individuals. We are clearly moving deeper into events that shape the end of the age – … [Read more...]

In Deuteronomy 32 we find the parting words of Moses written as a song which he openly read to the entire congregation of Israel.  The purpose of the song was to “…proclaim the name of the Lord; ascribe greatness to our God…” (verse 3) as the … [Read more...]

Henry Ward Beecher once said, “A helping word to one in trouble is often like a switch on a railroad track… an inch between a wreck and smooth, rolling prosperity.” There are proverbs that convey the very same principle, but the image of a horrific … [Read more...]

In the book of Matthew, Jesus Christ reassures His followers: “…and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). The question that we need to ask ourselves is, “Do we have the confidence in Christ and in God the Father … [Read more...]

God’s word instructs us to be very aware of what other members of the body are going through in their lives. “… members should have the same care for one another. And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it …” (1 Corinthians … [Read more...]