The Power of Fasting

Before Jesus took his ministry public, he spent 40 days without food and drink. This elongated fast was a time of spiritual preparation for his three years of ministry, healing, teaching, and ultimately his sacrificial death on the cross. Since Old Testament times,...

How Will You Celebrate Memorial Day?

This weekend, we celebrate Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day, the last Monday in May honors those men and women who died while serving in the military.Some years, I have let this holiday pass without even a private observance. I don’t want to do...

The 12 Movies of Christmas: #11 "Jack Frost"

3.5 Lions out of 5I recommend this film for ages 8 and up (4 and up if watching with a parent)I believe both genders will enjoy this filmMichael Keaton plays a blues bandleader who loses his life on an icy road on his way home after a gig at Christmas. The following...

The 12 Movies of Christmas: #12 "The Holiday"

3.5 Lions out of 5I recommend this film for ages 18 and up (16 and up if watching with a parent)I believe men and women will equally like this filmCameron Diaz and Kate Winslet star as two workaholic women who’ve won in their professions but lost at love. They trade...

Houston, We Have a Comedy!

I was born in 1969. This was the year of Woodstock. The Vietnam War was raging–and being televised. And Neil Armstrong uttered words that defined a century.Every child is asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I only had one answer:...