You have an awesome gift inside you that can change another person’s life—a gift of love and hope that is a heavenly delight. You have a choice whether to share this gift or keep it tucked away....

When disorder erupts in a courtroom, the judge bangs down the gavel and says, “Order in the court!” Typically, chaos enters when individuals are talking at the same time or when someone is not behaving correctly. Only the judge governs the courtroom with such authority....

Has anyone ever said something to you that resonated with you for the rest of your life? Were the words kind? Or hurtful?  In today’s world, it is so easy to speak your mind on any given topic. While this can be a great tool for building the Kingdom of God, it can also be a way to harm it....

We can learn a lot from the way Jesus handled situations while He was on earth. In one of Jesus’ toughest moments, He turned to His Father for strength. ...

We can use our words to describe our situation or attempt to change it. We can focus on the negative, or we can diligently dig for the positive....

This passage of Scripture, though specifically addressing the man who falls prey to the lure of the adulteress, provides a vivid picture of a person who lives without wisdom.  Wisdom plans, counts the cost, considers consequences before acting, learns from mistakes of others, evaluates motives of those who speak, and is careful with actions....

Sometimes life feels like a roller coaster, when event after event threatens to fling you right out of your seat of contentment, joy, and peace. Worry and frustration tear at you and seem to randomly bounce your mind between multiple worst-case scenarios....

Some years are harder than others. As we reflect upon the most difficult times, we come to realize that nothing remains the same in this world—things change....

Life is like a book. It has a beginning, middle, and end....

If you struggle with change, perhaps this is how you view it: Can’t Handle All things Not Going Exactly the same What if you viewed it like this, instead: Challenges to overcome Hugs Anything goes, but keep your peace Nothing stays the same God knows Everything changes With any change, there will be challenges to overcome, but you “can do all things through Christ” (Philippians 4:13). There will be hugs—hugs good-bye, hugs hello, and even hugs of comfort....