The edges of the screen are fuzzy and peaceful looking. The seats are appropriately spaced. People tilt their seats back with a smile (and with plenty of room on both sides). Children are sitting cross-legged in their seats with their safety belt fastened perfectly around their little waists. The airplane swooshes gently into a sky [...]

Early in our journey through the Bible, we glimpse a very interesting household. Abram, Sarai and other members of their family moved from Ur without knowing exactly where they were going. God spoke to Abram, making what had to seem like outlandish promises, including the promise of an heir. Both Abram and Sarai were old, [...]

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a deep abiding faith in God, one that would go the distance even when obstacles seem insurmountable? Let’s take some time to look at the story of Sarah – one woman who developed a strong confidence in her Creator and God. How might we [...]

The front page article caught my eye. A toddler’s cries prompted his own, and seeing the child’s hunger, a young father decided to meet the needs on his own terms. With a toy gun, he robbed a bank. The man was soon apprehended, and upon questioning the police heard of the needs of the struggling [...]

This is part 6 of an eight part series – Reflections for a Bride There may come a day in your marriage when you find something that amused you or intrigued you about your husband now is an irritant. How on earth is a girl to respond? Is there something you can do to fix [...]

This is part 8 of an eight part series – Reflections for a Bride Beginning your home together is exciting! Maybe you will both be moving to a new place, or one of you has lived there and now the other is preparing to move in. You’ve probably already either received some shower or wedding [...]

This is part 4 of an eight part series – Reflections for a Bride One challenge as you get to know one another in marriage is that you eventually find out there are “warts.” Suddenly you find some imperfection,a spot that you wish would disappear. Maybe you knew that it was there, and hoped he [...]

This is part 5 of an eight part series – Reflections for a Bride Remember those “warts”? Guess what? You will find you both have them! You have found some of your own, and one day you will see some of his. What you may have thought was a cute little quirk can eventually become [...]

This is part 2 of an eight part series – Reflections for a Bride Oh my! There’s a date to set, a location to book, and someone to officiate. There are friends to include in the party and other friends to invite to the celebration. Of course, there are colors, decorations, attire and flowers to [...]

This is part 7 of an eight part series – Reflections for a Bride Let us take a few moments to set aside the wedding details, and briefly consider an area that challenges many women. How can you learn to live with the man you love without losing yourself? There are two sides to this. [...]