But Before That…
In 1992, when Governor Kirk Fordice stated unreservedly, “America is a Christian nation,” the response bordered on hysteria.
But before that... Congress declared 1983 to be the “Year of the Bible” and stated that the Bible,...
Until I Make It Better
As I was growing up, I had a good friend who always said, “Let’s take the bull by the horns and get this thing done.” It was his way of saying, “Things will not...
Failure Need Not Be Fatal
History books are filled with biographies of failures who made good. From them we can learn the valuable lesson that failure need not be fatal.
The first President of the United States—the father of our...
God Always has an Answer
It is easy to get discouraged when things go wrong, but we must not lose heart.
God is at work in the world, even in the midst of pain and trial. The next time your...
The Power of Encouragement
Someone once said, “We live by encouragement, and we die without it—slowly, sadly, and angrily...”
This Much I Know: A “Know So” Religion from First John
Some say, “We can’t know anything.” Others seem to think they know everything. The truth is somewhere in the middle, for we can know the truth (John 8:32; 1 John 2:21), but we will...
A National Prayer
Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage, we humbly beseech Thee...
5 Suggestions for a Better Life
When you hear a kind word spoken about a friend, pass it along (Proverbs 3:27; Galatians 6:10). If it’s a negative word, keep it to yourself.
As a man, spoil your spouse, not...
I Can Sleep When the Wind Blows
A young man applying for a job on a farm was asked what he knew how to do. He replied, “Sir, I know nothing about farm work, but I can sleep when the wind blows.”