“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…” (Proverbs 3:5-6).Several years ago a friend of mine, who is a capable pilot, explained to me the instrument panel in the cockpit of his private plane. He showed me the compass which indicates direction, the altimeter that measures the height of an aircraft above the ground, the altitude indicator which is a display sho...  Read More

Is there hope for life after death? The message of Easter is “There is hope!” Evangelist Billy Graham wrote, “The New Testament is the textbook of hope.” Here’s why: It is because of the resurrection found therein. In the words of Peter, “(God has given us) a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3). The greatest question in the Old Testament is, “If a man ...  Read More

This Sunday is Resurrection Sunday! Undoubtedly, it is the most victorious day on our Christian calendar. We feel a sense of excitement on this day as we gather and sing songs of faith and proclaim together: Jesus is alive! We join with hundreds of millions around the world in the celebration of Christ’s resurrection!In a way, it is on this day as it was on the first resurrection day. When the all...  Read More

When Rhonda and I travel, it is not unusual that we would need to make a connecting flight in a short time to catch the plane headed to our intended destination. Sometimes there is pressure to get to the right gate before our plane takes off without us—it has happened several times and it is not a good feeling. You know the feeling… Anyway, as we exit one plane to make our way to a connecting flig...  Read More

Have you ever noticed how your outlook in life changes over time, as you get older and a bit wiser? I read about an airline passenger who told his seatmate after take-off, “Time sure changes things. Do you see that lake down there? When I was a young boy, I used to go out on it in a rowboat and fish. Occasionally, as a plane flew over I would wish I were in it. Now I am in the plane and I wish I w...  Read More

With Easter fast approaching, it reminded me this week of a news report I read on-line a few years ago from New York City. Just days before Easter, a fellow was caught on camera breaking into a fine clothing store. What was strange is that he presumably paused to pray before proceeding to gain illegal entrance to the establishment. At least that is what it seemed, because he bowed his head and the...  Read More