According to various studies conducted by doctors around the country, counting our blessings promotes good physical health. Volunteers who kept weekly gratitude journals, reported fewer aches and pains than

While working for a major gas transmission company a few years back, I worked in an office building for two years where there were few windows. In fact, the majority of those two years were spent in rooms

Some days, many of us wake up with aching joints and ho-hum spirits, wondering how we can shake off our lethargy and make it through the day.

From life’s experiences, we know that some folks grow old gracefully, while others become grouchy and ill-tempered. Knowing this, it’s important for us as Christians to know which direction we’re

If we follow any kind of sports at all, we know that fans can change like the weather. For example, a football team”™s star quarterback can hear 70,000 cheering and screaming

People all over our country are constantly looking for the better item, whether buying fruit in a market or choosing a place to live. We examine, ponder, compare, and finally make a choice based on what we

In many colleges around the country, students engage in an interesting annual rite — a tug-of-war. Two teams train and prepare to pull together on their end of a rope to win the competition,

In growing older, one of the things this writer has learned is not to expect too much from people. For example, many folks will say they are going to do something, and they disappoint us when

In the Old Testament, Job and Daniel had much in common because both went through serious trials and challenges. Both had great success because of the blessing of God’s

The story is told of a Russian Christian living under the communist regime, who learned that a friend had acquired a Bible. Since he didn’t own one, he asked his friend if he could borrow it. His friend told him that he read his Bible every evening until 10 p.m. So each night for 8 […]

The story is told of a successful Christian businessman who was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over his business. Instead of choosing one of his directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his company

Compared to women, some folks say that all men are at least a little colorblind. This may be true, because in the hazy light of early morning, it’s a struggle to distinguish my black socks from my navy

One day while meeting with His disciples by the sea of Galilee (Tiberias), Jesus asked Simon Peter a heart-searching question when He asked, “Do you love Me?” (John 21:17 – NKJV). Then the risen Lord told His disciple Peter that his future would lead to

A querist asks, “In Genesis 4:15, what is the mark set upon Cain? Does anyone know?”

Roman emperors are not generally remembered for their wisdom, but there are a few exceptions. One such exception was Marcus Aurelius, a great thinker and emperor of

The correct attitude that we as Christians should have toward the call of the world versus the call of God, is exemplified in the apostle Paul

As Jesus was passing through Samaria on His way to Jerusalem, He sent messengers ahead to prepare a place. However, the villagers refused Him because they had no

A querist asks, “Were the original writings of the New Testament written in Hebrew or Greek, and what is the earliest reliable manuscript?”

In a December 2005 RFID Journal report, there is a primary school in Japan that tested a system to improve the security of students and also give their parents peace of mind. A radio frequency identification tag carried by each student sends a signal to receivers at school gates, and a computer shows

Here it is — the work week after Spring Break. For many folks, Monday represents the start of another monotonous cycle of work. Maybe it’s a mountain of washing and ironing,