Rolled Away

I was just reading in Joshua 5:9 where God told Joshua, “…Today I have rolled away the shame of your slavery in Egypt.”

Then it hit me:  God has rolled away the shame of my slavery, too.

Do you have things in your life that creep back into your mind and haunt you? ... Read More

Getting Even

I recently ran across a website about taking revenge. I was actually stunned to see how many on-line sites are dedicated to the goal of getting even. From “thepayback.com” to “makehimpay.net,” scores of people share stories and tips on how to even the score with those who rub them the wrong... Read More

Honor . . .

Honor. Now that’s a term we don’t hear much about these days. It seems to be an antiquated idea from a bygone era. But I heard the term yesterday as I listened to the local news carry the story of a young corporal who lost his life while serving in Afghanistan. He was a son and great... Read More

Headship and husbands

headship

I think often about the role of husbands.  Is he the “head” of the home and if so, what does that mean exactly?

I’ve heard some good Christian husbands describe it like this:  Well, if my wife and I have a disagreement, I make the final decision.

Really? ... Read More

Slowing it down

Last year, as the average price for a gallon of gasoline climbed above $4.00, I began to notice many people around me driving slower. Rather than quickly racing to their next destination, more and more drivers started taking a more economical approach.

Along with better gas mileage,... Read More

Who are you?

Certain songs tend to stay with and get me to thinking. Lately, I’ve been struck by the following lyrics from an older song,
“Who are you? Who, who…who, who?
The words strike me as more than a line from a catchy tune by the British band The Who. The... Read More