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The Almond Joy candy bar has been around since 1946. For nearly 70 years, when candy lovers “feel like a nut”, they turned to the Almond Joy. Many people struggle with how to live joyful lives with or without an Almond Joy. The Apostle Paul didn’t have this sweet candy bar but he... Read More →

Jesus abdicated his throne in Heaven to make salvation available to everyone. From the manger to the cross he challenged his followers for the throne of their life. This Christmas Jesus asks for His rightful place. It’s a Game of Thrones. Will you allow Him to claim the throne of... Read More →

We all make decisions every day. Some are fairly simple, and some impact our lives for a long time to come. Who you are today is the result of decisions you have made in the past, and the decisions you make today will have a strong impact on the person you will be tomorrow.... Read More →

A spree is defined by Webster’s as a period of time filled with unrestrained activity. That certainly expresses our culture. We are in a frenzy of activity, chasing fulfillment in the form of “more.” If a little is good, more is better. If one is good, two is better. We are... Read More →

What are the finer things in life for you? Is it fast cars, fine clothes, exotic vacations or gourmet foods? It might be all of these, but for most it would center in some sort of materialistic extravagance. We crave to be fulfilled by the material world, yet it can never bring... Read More →

In soccer making it to the goal and scoring is the objective; however there is a defensive team that has a single purpose…to keep you from the goal! In marriage the goal is to grow together and create a strong marriage, which is foundational for a strong family; however, Satan... Read More →

In hockey it is the goalie’s job to defend the net and keep the other team from scoring. In parenting it is the parent’s job to defend their child’s heart and mind and keep Satan from scoring. This is a challenging and difficult job and often a hard fight to do what God wants.... Read More →

In football, as in most sports there are clear lines and boundaries that control play on the field. Without the constraints they provide, the game would be a free-for-all. Likewise, parents must establish boundaries that are consistent and clearly marked for their children. When... Read More →

As parents most of us want to be homerun hitters when it comes to raising our children. We want to hit a grand slam and knock the ball out of the park when it comes to parenting. In order to be that kind of parent our focus must be on the things that will improve our game…the... Read More →