Thriving in a Dark World

Dark.  The world can be very dark.  At times we all feel it–a palpable, suffocating blackness choking our hopes and happiness.  Still, Jesus came to pierce, shatter and ultimately dispel that darkness.  The Bible reveals islands of brilliant light standing out of the oceanic depths of gloom in our sinful, fallen world. I’m reading through [...]

Problems

Problems. We all have them. They make our life more, well, interesting. Don’t you wish you could just take a vacation from your problems? While that may work for a little while, sooner or later you will have to face them…

Heaven: It’s Not For Just Anyone

Springtime always makes me think about Heaven.  When I watch the beauty of nature’s colors exploding to life I dream of the wonders of Heaven where I envision (and hope for) an eternal Springtime.  Thoughts of youth, vigor and joy come to mind, and why shouldn’t they?  I believe that’s largely why Heaven is taught [...]