When you think of a “eulogy,” what comes to mind? Likely the remarks made about the deceased at a funeral is the immediate thought. So, it may carry a rather somber meaning. But, the word itself has a fantastic origin and denotes offering “high praise.” Our English word comes from the Greek “eulogia.” The adjective form of this word describes “one who…

Any unmarried person who strives to live a pure and wholesome life of abstinence oftentimes becomes the object of ridicule and the butt of a  joke. Scoffers, who are raised in and by a godless society, usually have no desire to understand the Christian’s faith and determination. But a child of God should never be ashamed “to live godly” (2 Tim. 3:12)…

Scenario #1: Many folks work two jobs. They have a boss at one job, and they have a boss at the other job. Most of the time, having two bosses usually can work out just fine. Scenario #2: Most people wear different hats of responsibility. A man can be an employee at his job, a husband and father at home, a board member…

Some people really get into “Spring cleaning.” Others treat it like the plague. Some wait for that “convenient season” to roll around every year before taking on some much- needed task. Regardless of what you think of that seasonal housework, there is a different kind of “spring” cleaning that is needed year-round. In a forthright discussion about the dangers of the tongue,…

We are living in interesting times, especially when it comes to an individual’s perception of self and of his/her perception of how the world should treat him/her. There is a strong entitlement mentality among us today. Some people feel a sense of entitlement to all sorts of things–to food, to shelter, to healthcare, to money, to a car, to a phone, to…

Good feelings feel so good! Well, that’s pretty obvious, isn’t it? If good feelings didn’t feel so good, we wouldn’t want to experience them. But, just because something makes us feel good does not necessary mean that it’s a good thing to do! Our feelings are not a safe guide in determining what we should or should not do. But, the Bible…

Have you ever borrowed someone’s car? Did you find that you drove that car differently than you drove your own car? What if it was a really nice car–top of the line, all the bells and whistles, and in pristine condition? Would you treat it with extra care? Would you take care of it exactly as the owner would like? Or, do…

As we enter this season of receiving, remember that it’s not the wrapping job but how much the person spent on the gift that matters. Remember that it’s not the thought but the cost of the gift that counts. Remember those two little words to say after opening the gift–“That’s it?” While these opening words are intended to be a bit satirical,…