Mary's life amazes me. Frankly, if I were in Mary's shoes—I mean, her sandals—I'd probably be very offended with God. Imagine being Mary, for a minute. . . Here you are—a young, obedient, teenage girl, living a godly life, properly engaged…  Continue reading...

CONVERSATIONS: “One of the greatest illusions of our day is the hurrying will buy us more time.” -John Ortberg 1. God always walked. And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day. . . Genesis…  Continue reading...

A lot of stories out there give reference to a treasure to be found. The Bible, which is God’s Word spoken through different stories and genres, also speaks about a treasure.  Continue reading...

It's great that America has its Thanksgiving holiday. How wonderful it is to have a special day that isn’t focused on getting gifts, but rather giving thanks for what we already have. For many years, we enjoyed this American tradition…  Continue reading...

CONVERSATIONS: First of all, let’s start by saying, happiness and joy are not the same thing. Happiness is an emotion caused by external factors, such as your birthday, a holiday or a “pleasurable or satisfying experience.” Happiness…  Continue reading...

Today I continue our "Fine Line" series with a message on generosity and why it pays to be generous.  Continue reading...

When we hear of terrorism, corruption, and other crimes, we feel a sense of injustice and outrage. We’re frustrated that wicked men seem to get away with evil. What are we to do when we are in a state of anger or grief? Does God’s Word…  Continue reading...

CONVERSATIONS: I’ve been reading a book entitled “A Great Day at the Office” by Dr. John Briffa, which had these statements in Chapter 9: “Life’s problems and challenges can sometimes cause us to be despondent or become anxious. Occasionally,…  Continue reading...

Metro Manila gets really traffic around this time of the year. Now, imagine driving through its streets without any lines for car lanes, parking spaces, and the pedestrians. Chaos, right? Today we continue our “The Fine Line” series with…  Continue reading...

It’s a humbling thing, when your youngest son beats you. Ten consecutive sets. It started out innocently enough. . . Josh: “Mom, get the phone app ‘Word Crack’. It’s like Boggle. I know you like word games right? We can play against each…  Continue reading...