As many of you know, my wife Sue and I have been married for more than thirty years. We have a daughter who is 27, and we have two grandsons. We have a daughter who is 25, and is single. Our son is 17, and of course, he is single as …
Back in the 1970s, in Norwalk, California, when I was seeking to be baptized, I was trying to quit smoking. I found that it required that I keep quitting, because I kept finding a cigarette in my hand. It was such an ingrained habit that …
Although we must willingly cooperate with God to be saved (Philippians 2:12-13), our salvation depends on the work of God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. We can never forget that we owe everything we call worthwhile to the …

(1) Thus says the LORD:
"Heaven is My throne,
And earth is My footstool.
Where is the house that you will build Me?
And where is the place of My rest?
(2) For all those things My hand has made,
And all those things exist,"
Says the LORD.
"But on this one will I look:
On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit,
And who trembles at My word.
Humility is what impresses God. Pride gets between us and God, and without realizing it, we actually shut Him out of our lives. The Bible clearly shows that our spiritual well-being is dependent upon acknowledging, with our lives, our …
I live in south Louisiana, about forty miles north of New Orleans. This area has a rich history and a unique culture that sets it apart from the rest of the country. Since the late 1600s, this region has been influenced by France, Spain, and England, with each leaving a significant mark on the local culture. New Orleans, a major port of trade that attracts people from around the world, has become a cultural melting pot. Living here exposes people to diverse cultures and beliefs from places like Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe, as well as Cajun communities and, of course, southern …
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