There is so much noise in the world right now, so many things to have an opinion about. But is my opinion really what people want to hear? Will the noise I make make a difference? The last thing I want to do is add to the noise. What if, instead of adding to the noise, we truly begin to love one another?…

When I was a kid, there was a rule we all lived by. This rule was so sacred that it was practically unspoken. Everyone just knew. If we strayed from this one rule, Mom would always be quick to remind us. The rule was “It’s not fun if everyone’s not having fun.” It might be fun for you to tease your brother, but if it’s not fun for your brother then you’re in big trouble. Don’t be concerned only for your own good but for the good of others. Don’t do something just because you can…

Who doesn’t like saving money? I wouldn’t really consider myself a coupon clipper, but I do enjoy redeeming coupons. Because of the amount saved, coupons are like getting free money. Redeeming and saving are great when it comes to shopping, but these are powerful words when it comes to our relationship with God…

The New Testament book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul while in prison. Chapter after chapter Paul gives the Ephesian church and subsequently the body of Christ encouragement, instructions, and exhortation to walk as fruitful followers of Christ and to serve in unity and love in the midst of persecution…

“If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.” James 3:13

“So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family." Ephesians 2:19

“But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” Matthew 6:3