To What Are You Devoted?

To What Are You Devoted?

When you hear the word church, what comes to mind? If you are someone who has at least once visited a church for some reason, the image that may be of that building or room. Maybe you picture a cathedral with its stained-glass windows and statues of saints. Perhaps...
Spirit Within

Spirit Within

I never really thought a whole lot about the Holy Spirit. My focus tended to be on God. I prayed to God at night before bed and when I needed supernatural help. I learned about God at church and in school (yes, 10 years of Catholic school!). We never asked if you...
What’s Important

What’s Important

What holds significance in your life? Is it family, career, or perhaps the pursuit of fame and recognition? Is success, defined in your own terms, your ultimate goal? Some find joy in ticking off items from their bucket list, whether it involves traveling, completing...
The Joy of the Lord

The Joy of the Lord

Do you equate having joy with being happy? While they are similar in definition, for me, happiness is momentary. Happiness is tied up in things or events. My new kitchen stove makes me happy. Seeing a beautiful sunset makes me happy. A good day at work makes me happy....
Overflow

Overflow

How can you tell a juicy, sweet, tasty orange from one that is dry and flavorless? Which orange would you prefer to have in your fruit bowl just waiting for a family member or guest to bite into it? How can you tell a follower of Christ from a fan? Which would be the...
Bonsai!

Bonsai!

A commercial for the Super Bowl cost advertisers $6-7 million dollars for a 30 second spot. This does not include the actors’ fees or production costs of the ad. Why would a company be willing to spend so much money for just 30 seconds of your time? Simply put,...