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We enjoy bright, sunshiny days when everything seems to be going right. We tilt our faces upward, close our eyes, and bask in the wonder of the day. It’s easy to get along with others and keep a positive attitude when all’s right with the world. But what about those days when the clouds roll…

TROUBLED Everyone has moments when they feel like Wile E. Coyote, crushed under a boulder as the Roadrunner’s cheerful “beep, beep” echoes overhead. Everywhere we turn, trouble seems to find us while everyone else seems to be cheerfully “beep beeping” through life. When Jezebel, the Israeli king’s wife, sought to destroy the prophet Elijah, he…

Do you recall trying to figure out your life after high school? Will I marry someday? Where will I settle down? What career will I choose? How have things turned out? Here’s an excerpt from the “old” section of “Everyday Heroes – Old, New, and Even You.” It’s likely to evoke sweet memories or steer…

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:3). This one always provokes an “OUCH!” when I read it. Purity is so hard in such a polluted world. In my younger days, this verse convicted me, leaving me feeling condemned, guilty, and ashamed. I was certain I had to try harder…

On Saturday, we stood around the grave of our nephew’s 24-year-old wife. She lived a beautiful, God-honoring life and is now in the presence of the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8 NLT). Her family and friends, who have placed their lives in God’s hands, will have a grand reunion one day. It’s a day I long for;…

Do you ever wish you could have walked with God in the Garden of Eden in the cool of the day? Or walked on dry ground with the Hebrews as they passed through the waters of the Red Sea? Or witnessed the battle between David and Goliath? Maybe you’ve wondered what it would feel like…

My grandson Camden came back from a mission trip to Canada on Saturday. He savored Toronto’s sights, sounds, and flavors and learned about the diverse religions in such a multicultural city. Experiences like these provide a perspective that’s difficult to achieve without visiting firsthand. Soon, he will travel to another country with a completely different…