I remember where I was sitting when I got the news. I was at the top of the hill across from the house Barry and I were renting in Laguna Niguel, California. We climbed that hill with Bentley, our golden retriever, every morning and every evening. Barry and I had…

The Bible records: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints" (Psalm 116:15) and "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord" (Revelation 14:13). When the righteous die, they are escorted from this life into the Third Heaven by angels, who take them to…

Phil. 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (niv).  As most of you know, our daughter,…

Valerie's dad was a chaplain in the military, so her family moved all the time. Valerie had difficulty adjusting to new settings and making new friends. She was also heavyset, which made it easy for other kids to tease her. They would call her fat and ugly, and say things…

The charge to be pure, sinless, and upright arouses the age-old question: "But how can we live this way?" We tried and failed miserably in our own strength. We wanted to obey the law of God residing within our conscience (see Romans 2:14-15), but we repeatedly failed.  But then came…

Apologetics comes from the Greek word apologia. Always be prepared to give an apologia, a reason for the hope that is within you. When Peter saw the confusion at Pentecost, he explained, “This is that which was spoken of by the prophet Joel.” He brought evidence to bear and gave…

Sitting in the psychiatrist's office, I felt as if my pounding heart were going to burst out of my chest. I had been admitted to the Northern Virginia Doctors Hospital the previous evening and was staying in the psychiatric wing. I have struggled with depression for a good part of…

Great focus is being placed on the issues and challenges we face in America and around the world. Many voices offer the hope of a solution to one problem or another. May I suggest some cautions and call you to the real source of hope? Those who love God, others,…

  In the August 13th edition of the New York Times there was an article titled, “ISIS Enshrines a Theology of Rape.” It is the most disturbing piece I have ever read. We are familiar with the atrocity of rape in our nation, but here the perpetrator is hunted down.…

I refuse to be shamed by this: I love American Idol. Thirteen seasons in and I still dedicate DVR space to it every week. I don't even care, you guys. My musician friends are all, "It harms the integrity of creative license and fabricates a fan base that makes true…