Lately, there has been disturbing news of religious leaders betraying the trust of their followers. Many are asking, do we have a crisis of leadership? Or is God cleaning up His church? What has been done in secret is coming to the light. I’ve lived long enough to see a number of religious leaders get…

Are you easily angered? Do you have a low tolerance for frustration? Does any little thing annoy and frustrate you? Are you tired of feeling out of control? If so, consider this. Some people are born more edgy and irritable. You see this in children. You can tell the ones who cry more often and appear…

We’ve been surrounded and battered by troubles, but we’re not demoralized; we’re not sure what to do, but we know that God knows what to do; we’ve been spiritually terrorized, but God hasn’t left our side; we’ve been thrown down, but we haven’t broken. 2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 (MSG) Maybe you feel a little battered…

Just a few weeks ago, August 18, 2020, we marked the 100th anniversary of passing the 19th amendment to the Constitution giving women the right to vote. This wasn’t an easy task. It required tireless efforts by activists and reformers. Now, here we are 100 years later and women still face gender discrimination. In my…

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