My father-in-law has often said that “an excuse is just a lie stuffed in the skin of a reason.” That’s a good definition. I have a tendency to make excuses sometimes, and I’m guessing you struggle with it sometimes yourself. For those in leadership,...

This article is based on a message from Matthew 2:1-12. I’m beginning to preach a series of Christmas-oriented messages at Bethel on the theme of Light. It will consist of three messages… The Light of the Knowledge of God. God wants for us to know...

It’s funny, you know, how a particular headline can grab attention. I’m guessing that some people are reading this because they like the idea of the man being the head of the woman. Others have their proverbial guns drawn. Saying that the husband is...

Last year we bought a Nintento Wii and then later, a Wii Fit thingie designed to utterly humiliate me! It sighs when I step on the scale, mocks me for not showing up in xx# of days, and loves to point out how many Yoga moves I can’t do because… I’m...

Stop it people!! Stop with your negativity! Stop the bickering, complaining, murmuring, backbiting, negative-thinking junk. Stop the stinkin’ thinkin’!! I’ve come to a harsh realization. When a church or ministry organization falls into this pattern,...