Florida resident Leah Brown’s long-held dream to travel to the Holy Land and walk where Jesus had walked finally came true in October 2023. But the events which unfolded during her time in Israel greatly diverged from her tour group’s planned itinerary. Two days after her arrival, Hamas invaded Israel, shocking the world. The Hamas invasion collided with Leah’s Holy Land tour. Off On A Holy Land Tour Leah, a former high school assistant choral director and a pastor’s widow,... Read more
Patriotic tunes fill the air around July Fourth. Besides our national anthem, one of the country’s most popular patriotic songs is “America the Beautiful.” Its lyrics evoke the majesty and beauty of this country’s physical attributes. But what led to the penning of the song’s stirring words? A fitting way to celebrate the 4th of July holiday is to learn the story behind the inspiring lyrics of “America the Beautiful.” Evolution Of The Song The song “America the Beautiful” is... Read more
What’s on your wall? If you’re a student in Louisiana, one thing will soon be a fixture in every classroom. That state now mandates posting The Ten Commandments in schools. Critics of this requirement have already vowed a constitutional challenge in the courts based on the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause. Will the law pass that test? The New Law In May, Louisiana state legislators approved House Bill 71 which Governor Jeff Landry then signed into law on June 19th. The legislation... Read more
Look, soaring up towards the sky! Visitors to the US Air Force Academy won’t see Superman, and they won’t see the stunning spires of the famed Cadet Chapel either. Instead, they’ll view an enormous box. Sadly, renovations and repairs started almost five years ago on the chapel are still ongoing. And the work underway requires the innovative structure be completely covered. Yes, the Cadet Chapel is still grounded by renovations. Popular and Award-Winning Attraction Undoubtedly the most recognizable building... Read more
Welcome to church! Sit back and take in some words from the Good Book about things that happened or that were said two thousand years or so ago. This scenario greets current churchgoers every Sunday. But what if the sermon also contained pointed and practical words based on the Bible about specific things to do in everyday life today? Let’s consider six things you won’t hear in church but maybe you should. Eat Your Vegetables Surely as a child your... Read more
A line in the famous poem “The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner” reads “water, water, every where.” Although not meant as a scientific statement, the poem’s words accurately convey the makeup of the Earth. Oceans cover 70% of the planet, so why not acknowledge their presence and contribution to humans? In that vein, the UN celebrates World Oceans Day 2024 with the theme Awaken New Depths on June 7th. This upcoming event provides the perfect time for awakening new depths... Read more
While most households in the US own a Bible, many Americans have read little or none of it. Daily reading of the Bible is even rarer. But regular reading offers valuable benefits. Obedience, discipline, preparation, and guidance, provide four reasons to read the Bible daily. Bible Basics People view the Bible as a book, but it is actually a book of books. Written over the span of 1500 years, the Bible collects sixty-six books within one cover. The word “Bible,”... Read more
The Gaza Strip appears front and center in almost every newscast these days. Disturbing images of death and destruction fill the screen. Despite its prominent role in current events, Gaza is not an area about which many are well versed. What does digging into the facts reveal? Gaza past and present – trouble, trouble, trouble. The Basics A narrow strip of land, the Gaza Strip lies between Israel and Egypt along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It shares... Read more
The arrival of May brings thirty-one days of opportunity to be a May Day Christian. The term “May Day” evokes three different meanings, each of which could be applied to a believer’s faith walk. The idea of calling on God only when in distress, the celebration of the new life and beauty the season brings, and the recognition of workers all come to mind. What type of May Day Christian are you? Mayday! Mayday and May Day are not... Read more
Christians often associate the term “stewardship” with church campaigns to raise funds, perhaps for a new building or to support the budget. But stewardship is much broader than a one-time effort to obtain an infusion of money. In fact, the concept touches every aspect of a believer’s life. As a result, knowing the five W’s and one H of stewardship provides a good foundation for the Christian walk. WHAT Is Stewardship? The dictionary says stewardship concerns careful and responsible management... Read more
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