What is Baptism?
Some churches emphasize baptism. There are even denominations associated with it. Have you ever wondered what it’s all about and just how important it is?
The Day of Atonement
For observant Jewish people, the Day of Atonement is a day of repentance to God often observed by 25 hours of fasting, going to synagogue and praying. Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day of the year.
Microwave Popcorn and Following Jesus
If only spiritual growth was like microwave popcorn. You put the bag in the oven, and it’s not long before you hear the popping. You know you are making rapid progress, a brief wait away from enjoying the warm, salty snack. In a few short minutes, the microwave dings,...
Six Secrets of Summertime Spiritual Success for Students (and Everyone Else)
When many of us think of summertime, we think of vacations. Maybe you head to the beach. Some people prefer the mountains. Others want to tour the city or travel abroad. Wherever you like to go, I want to remind you that summertime is NOT a time to take a vacation from God. Our relationship to God is important no matter the season. If you have children, then I’m sure you want them to keep growing over the summer, too. So, how do we do that? Using the acronym, PT FROG, here are six secrets to summertime spiritual success for students, five of which work just as well for adults.
No Grave to Decorate on Memorial Day
The federal Memorial Day holiday evolved from the Decoration Day tradition of decorating the graves of American war dead with flowers. It is a time to remember the people who died while serving in our country’s armed forces. More than 1.1 million people have died while serving in our military. Because of the sacrifices of so many before us, we get to experience the freedoms that we enjoy, and too often take for granted, today.