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What is goodness? Goodness is not so much what we do, but who we are! When someone called Jesus, “good teacher,” he said no one is good except God. Goodness is walking in integrity in every area of life. We will not get this perfect until we are with God, but we can certainly... Read More →

Peace is the ultimate attainment. Peace makes everything ok! We strive for world peace, political peace, and peace in our lives and relationships. Peace seems illusive and etheral. It can only happen through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus came to make peace possible.... Read More →

Shepherds were the first to hear the news of Jesus’ birth. This is such an integral part of the Christmas story that we can easily miss its significance. Who do you think should be the first to hear the news that the Savior of the world has been born? Logically thinking, we would... Read More →

Music and singing are a deep part of being human. Mothers sing to their babies, lovers sing songs of devotion, when hearts are filled with joy people sing! People sing in honest moments; sometimes they sing when they need courage. Paul and Silas sang when they were in jail. We... Read More →

Our identity in Christ is something we need as believers to understand more fully. Often, in life we identify our selves with people, organizations, our occupation, or our nationality. If asked who we are, we may answer with our occupation, “I’m a teacher.” Or “I’m a lawyer.”... Read More →

The most common command in Scripture is “Fear not!” There are 365 Scriptures that tell us not to fear! Apparently, God knew we would need a lot of reassurance when it comes to fear. It’s something we all struggle with. There is a good kind of fear, a fear that causes reverence,... Read More →

You don’t have to look far to find negativity. Turn on the TV, look at social media, go to work, or to the store, or even to church and you will find someone, maybe lots of someones, who are spouting complaints and negativity about something. Sadly, our society feeds on... Read More →

Unity is sadly lacking in our society and in our world. In Psalm 133 David expresses the importance of unity among God’s people, it is powerful, life changing. Unity has its own atmosphere, its own vibe. Have you ever walked into a situation, and you immediately knew that... Read More →

We all have bags, and we all have baggage. In our homes we have trash bags, lawn bags, zip lock bags, grocery bags, cooler bags, sleeping bags, duffle bags, and on and on it goes. Where would we be without bags? However, figuratively speaking, the baggage we carry inside is far... Read More →