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We are living in a world of automation. It is all around us. From a robot vacuum cleaner to self-driving cars to smart refrigerators that offer meal menus based on the contents of the fridge! There is one area, however, when autopilot is incredibly dangerous, it is...

I am sure that we all have stories about the “sins of our youth.” While reflecting on our devotional focus of being a leader, I am reminded of a time when I chose to be a follower. It was when a group of us were playing in the woods next to my childhood home. Our...

Maybe you have heard the saying: “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!” This saying can be attributed to the Secular Philosopher Fredrick Nietzsche who in 1882 authored the statement: “God is dead.” He believed that Christianity only weakened human potential and...

Decades ago a close pastoral friend of mine from our seminary days fell into marital unfaithfulness. Let us be reminded that the cost of sexual sin is never worth the damage it does in our lives and the lives of others. With that said, what stood out to me in this...

I am sure that you have heard the term "compounding" as it relates to interest. It is one of the benefits of financial investments. It is a term that describes interest gained on the original principle and previously accumulated interest. You might have heard it...

     I am sure that all of us have asked the question: “Why am I here?” The question could be in regards to a specific situation in our lives or we could be asking it in a broader context regarding life itself. The question is really a question about the purpose of...

     This is a question that I am sure you have asked yourself. Maybe you are asking it right now... It is a question that I've been asking recently regarding a prayer request for an additional staff position at our church, something that our church has also been...

  Tomorrow we will be celebrating one of the biggest holidays in our Nation. Yet, for many people it is not a Merry Christmas. It can be a difficult time for those struggling with medical issues, or those who have lost a loved one. Last week I even heard of someone...

  Recently I was presented with a deal related to a purchase. While considering it, my mind wrestled with the pros and cons of making the purchase. What nudged me over the edge was the offer of a great opportunity that I did not want to miss. I decided to make the...

  I love having the grand kids around. There is something very special about doing things together. There are times when they are so interested in what is happening that they crowd too close, blocking any progress. They have to be reminded to stand back a little. The...