Tomorrow is the 4th of July. It is also the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding. I’m proud to be an American. I still think it’s the greatest country in the world because it has been blessed by God. Yes, there is much darkness in our past, in the way people of color have been treated. Things are much better for some, but the remnants of suffering remain for some people groups. There is much excitement and ballyhoo over the fact that America has existed for 250 years. But there are many...

There's a little patch of grass growing through the crack in my concrete driveway. It has been there long enough that it has developed some seed. This morning three little sparrows are enjoying feeding on it. Now there are four. I guess they are taking the seed or insects from the top of it. Now there are five. I imagine they are getting some bugs or nutrients from the grass. I thought maybe they were using it as straw for a nest but they seem to be feeding on it. I see that patch of grass...

Whenever trouble in the Middle East escalates, many people jump to the conclusion that this is the end time scenario laid out in the Word of God. While this is possibly true, I can only say dogmatically that this is the beginning of birth pains as our Lord Jesus warned us. And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places;...