Thursday, February 09, 2012
For the past few weeks, several cities have been challenging their residents to take what is nationally known as the Date Night Challenge. The Date Night Challenge is a not-for-profit venture involving businesses, churches and individuals in a community who come together to encourage married couples to date. The goal is to use date night to strengthen marriages.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
The sermon last Sunday was on the 7th chapter of Joshua, a sobering chapter that deals with sin in the Israelite camp. It begins with a sin committed by Achan, one member of the tribe of Judah. When the Israelites took the city of Jericho as recorded in chapter 6, God tells them not to take anything from the siege.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
This week, Project Runway star Heidi Klum announced that she is separating from her husband of seven years, Seal. Heidi and her award-winning singer husband have four young children, one from Heidi’s previous relationship and three children from the Heidi and Seal union. I was sad to hear about their separation, but not surprised in terms of the timing.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
It’s been a few weeks now. How are you all doing with those New Year’s resolutions and promises for a new beginning? I’m asking because it is important to follow up on what you thought was a good idea at the start of the year. Maybe you decided it was time to get back into the Word of God and revive that quiet time. Maybe you are like most Americans who vow to exercise and eat better.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
My father is visiting and has been a New England Patriots fan for many years. He has followed Tom Brady since his unimpressive days at the University of Michigan. Because Brady is a former Michigan quarterback, Dad gives him his loyalty. Michigan football is like a religion in our family. Attend Ohio State or Notre Dame and you might as well never show up for another family get-together!
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Standard treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) usually includes a combination of stimulant medication and behavior therapy. Stimulant medication affects the part of the brain that control impulse and regulates behavior and attention. If the diagnosis is accurate, medications provide an immediate improvement in completing schoolwork, paying attention and controlling impulses.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
In a matter of days, we will all be shouting, “Happy New Year!” It’s a warm and hopeful sentiment because we know that happy people live longer, healthier and more prosperous lives. Scripture confirms that true happiness is found in our relationship with God. But do we play a part in feeling happy?
A few Sundays ago, my pastor preached on the passage in Luke 1 where Zechariah is told by the angel Gabriel that his wife Elizabeth would have a child. This proclamation was surprising because Elizabeth and Zechariah were infertile and had been praying for a child for years. Now, past the normal age of child bearing, the couple was living in the reality of disappointment.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Whose idea was it to invent the Christmas cookie and give us days of eating temptation? Actually, the tradition of the Christmas cookie can be traced to Medieval European recipes. During the 1500s, the Christmas cookie was popular all over Europe. Then the Dutch and Germans brought it to the shores of America in the 1600s.
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Millions of people feel depressed when they hear the words to that popular Christmas song: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. For many, the holidays are times of loss and loneliness. If you are lonely, it’s important to first identify the reason for your loneliness. Is it due to the death of a loved one, a recent separation or divorce, a military deployment, distance from family, singleness?