I did everything by the book. Just like you’re supposed to. And everything seemed to be falling into place. You see, I enjoy the outdoors and deer hunting during this time of year, so that’s what I’m pulling from this week. The other evening I was there in the ground blind, just waiting for the…
“I’ll be glad when this election is over!” How many times have you heard (or said) that lately? I know I have. Maybe all the controversy that surrounds this election has worked on you, gotten you down. Maybe it’s not the election; it’s something else. Something a little closer to home. Health. Finances. Relationships. Perhaps…
It’s gotten pretty crazy, and it doesn’t appear to be changing direction any time soon. This election season has been something to see. Rudeness, disrespect, division, excuse-making and even some raw language, among other things. And by the way, I’m not talking about the candidates; that’s bad enough. I’m referring to those who name the…
It would be much easier if it weren’t for one word. That. One. Word. I’m talking about Paul’s exhortation to the church in Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say, Rejoice.” The word “rejoice” here simply means to be “cheerful, calmly happy.” That’s fine, because rejoicing is much more enjoyable than…