Vacation With God Unplug from the Daily Demands of Life Americans love to go on vacation. We visit national parks and travel to scenic destinations like the coast of Maine, the Black Hills, the Grand Canyon, and the coast of California. Many also enjoy visiting places like Disney World, Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, and even the Ark Encounter in Kentucky. Others simply like to escape to a quiet lake retreat or a cabin in the Adirondacks to unplug and recharge. Jesus often did the...

Celebrating America's Freedom One Nation Under God We are celebrating 250 years as a nation. Some believe America is beyond redemption and that the sins of our past are evidence that America should no longer exist. I have a different view. Our Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Our...

A Father's Quiet Influence "The Day I Realized My Dad Was Human" Father’s Day is upon us. It doesn’t receive the same fanfare and attention as Mother’s Day, but that’s okay. Fathers often serve in the background when it comes to nurturing and caring for our children. The Bible commands us to honor our fathers and mothers. In fact, it is a command that comes with a promise. Fathers are often our first protectors and providers. Kids tend to look up to their fathers with a sense of awe. I...