Hard Times

Most people recognize that hard times can teach us many things. We have this truth demonstrated in many areas of life. It is through difficult exercise that muscles develop. It is through new and problematic tasks on the job that we are prepared for bigger assignments and promotions. Unfortunately, it can be through hard timesContinue reading “Hard Times”

Transformed

I have moved several times in my lifetime. It seems that we can always find a new home and different people. It generally takes a while to become acclimated, but sooner or later the new place feels right. However, for the follower of Jesus Christ, we will not be at our true home until weContinue reading “Transformed”

American Dreamers

In America, we are consumed with making our dreams a reality. In fact, we have the overall expectation of achieving the American Dream. What the American Dream actually means has changed over the years. However, we are taught and have come to believe that we can achieve anything we want, if we just work hardContinue reading “American Dreamers”

Trees Tell the Story

The Bible uses trees to illuminate many truths. It begins with the story of the Garden, after God had created man, Adam. He is forbidden by God to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. He eats of the tree, along with Eve, and is banished from the Garden. Also mentionedContinue reading “Trees Tell the Story”