Seeing through the eyes of another
I have to admit that, at first, I didn’t understand all the hubbub of “the dress” that hit social media a few years back. You know […]
Sometimes being completely buried is okay…
I was privileged to grow up in Indiana, on a large plot of family land, all originally owned by my grandfather. He had gifted each of […]
The peril of stubbornness
Most people reading articles like this are familiar with the story of Moses and his plight with Pharaoh, the king of Egypt who stubbornly lived through […]
Gilland: That sudden storm that changes everything
I think about it every year – a storm that was unlike any I had ever experienced. That day, June 8, 1982, had started off like […]
Jesus: At the heart of justice
Isaiah 42 is a prophetic picture of Jesus, and it contains not only Old Testament words that pointed to the future Messiah, but words actually spoken by Jesus in […]
Grace on display that lit up my life
It was the late ‘70s, and I was a television producer for an Indiana church’s TV ministry. Our show was called “Reborn,” and it featured stories […]
Dear to His heart
Ask just about anybody on the street to define a Christian, and most will say something like “a Christian is someone who loves God.” And that […]
Memorial Day 2020: Lest we forget…
I just completed reading through the book of Genesis, and in doing so, I was reminded of an act by Jacob that is recorded in Genesis […]
The beautiful power of authentic example
Our children are much more aware of their surroundings than we think. Even if we don’t notice it ourselves, they are picking up on conversations that […]
Keep on running the race…
The Bible is replete with images from real life that help us understand God’s principles and direction for our lives. One of the most helpful for […]
He Directs My Path…
I enjoy computers…but sometimes they can get under the skin of even the most “techy” among us, causing untold frustration! We often hear computers talked about […]
As I now am, they will be
I was privileged to grow up in church, sitting on a pew and listening to various pastors in both of the churches at which we attended […]
We all love sunny days
I always feel sorry when I hear stories about those up north who planned their hard-earned vacations in “The Sunshine State,” only to get here and […]
Where God Is, there is singing
I can’t imagine a world without singing. Let’s face it, both vocal and instrumental music are part of our daily lives, no matter where we live, […]
Our Hope Is In The Lord
One of the important things that we are all learning in this most unusual season of our lives, something that will be a takeaway from […]
Time to step up to the plate
I remember it well…my first year as a Little League baseball player. Up to that point in my life, I don’t think there was ANYTHING that […]
In a world of trouble…goodness shines through
It has been 12 years since Donald LaFontaine passed away. You may not recognize his name, but you would most assuredly know his voice. His was […]
When our plans go awry…
To say the least, this has been an unusual week, containing news that changed the daily routines for every one of us – and not just […]
Teach me to number my days
It was true for me over 20 years ago when I wrote the lyrics to a song in anticipation of an upcoming youth retreat. Now, it […]