Have you ever tried to feed a toddler in a high chair who doesn't want to eat or even try what you're offering?  His lips are sealed and not even…

A very strong Will thought he was rough and tough and he could do anything he liked.  He was just sure he ruled the world.  Actually, he was just a…

Kind of a personal question, isn't it?  Along the same lines as, "How much do you weigh?"  Young people can barely wait to get older.  I remember when I thought…

This title may seem a bit misleading as it implies a conversation about the gift of prophecy.  We certainly have many examples in Scripture of those who prophesied, but in…

Some of you may remember back in the day when the local doctor would actually come to your house (yes, the house call).  My husband grew up in a small…

"Experience is the best teacher," we often say.  That is, those of us who are older and have lived a good portion of life.  We seem to get comfortable and…

"Lord, I believe.  Help my unbelief."  Have you ever wondered about this statement?  It's in the Bible (Mark 9:24), spoken by someone who was physically in the Lord's presence. Do…

Nine year old Will burst out of the back door, fishing pole over his shoulder, anxious to get to the creek for some fishing and time away from his annoying…

Many people scoff at the idea of faith because it's not tangible.  They can't actually see it.  Yet, these same folks will follow traffic signals and assume everyone else will,…

If you've ever lost someone, you know how it hurts.  We would all do anything to avoid it.  But, eventually it befalls us all.  Nobody really understands the hurt until…