Be Persistent in Prayer

Be Persistent in Prayer

In 2006 a $2.5 million study concluded that prayer has no power to heal. Heart patients were in 2 categories: one group was prayed for and the other not. After 30 days, there was no significant difference. In fact, the group that was prayed for had more complications...
Are you ready for the storm?

Are you ready for the storm?

The recent winter storm revealed that many people prepare for the worst. Country Market grocery was packed the two days previous and Meijer shelves were bare. Milk, bread, and frozen foods were gone. Cars were lined up at the gas stations. Snow shovels, salt, and hot...
Thankfulness

Thankfulness

I’m sure many people made a list of New Year’s Resolutions. It’s also normal to make a list of Christmas gifts. It’s wise to make a grocery list. However, one list that we don’t hear much about is a “Gratitude List – Things we are thankful...
Forgiveness

Forgiveness

One of my favorite TV openings is from The Dick Van Dyke Show. While looking for a memorable way to open up each show, director Rob Reiner suggested Dick fall over a stool as he entered his living room. After one take, they decided to shoot another scene when he...
God’s Gift of Love

God’s Gift of Love

Every Christmas there is a toy that everyone wants and that creates all sorts of craziness. In 1983 it was the Cabbage Patch Doll! It was my oldest daughter’s first Christmas and I would have given nearly anything to get her one. But none were to be found. There...
Give More at Christmas

Give More at Christmas

What makes a good gift? Is it the amount of money that is spent on the gift? Is it the amount of money saved on the gift? Does a good gift come from certain stores only with certain names on them? Is a good gift one that is completely practical? Is it exactly what was...