Three Not-So-Childish Questions
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. He (Jesus) said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you…
It’s Just Crazy!
Picture this—both sides in a battle are lobbing grenades at one another. The grenades blow up causing much destruction on each side. Now imagine that the two sides fighting are really a husband and a wife. The “grenades” are words and actions—and somehow both partners seem surprised when they “blow up”! Lots of hurt. . .lots of anger. . .and it just gets worse and worse. The fighting can continue right into the divorce court. If you’ve ever seen this happening in a couple, or experienced it yourself, you know that it’s just crazy!
“Protect Us From Cynicism”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in…
Tough Teaching for Parents
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “ . . . . but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” — Romans 5:4 What would happen…
Tribute to a Great Military Wife (and Mom)
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Editor's Note: In honor and memory of my Mom, who passed away four years ago, I am re-posting this article. Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death…
“Do the Next Thing”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. The LORD delights in the way of the man whose steps He has made firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with His hand…
When Jesus Passes By
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of…
What Not to Say
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. – Colossians 4:6 I’ve made a list of things people hate…
God Bless America
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD . . . . — Psalm 33:12 It’s a song, a famous song, but did you know that it really is…
It was at Gettysburg
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord,…