Good Citizenship

Mixing religion and politics can mean many things. It could mean that one advocates a theocratic state. I certainly do not. Such a merger of religion ...

Temper Tamer

I have found if I don't have my quiet time each morning, I tend to lose my temper over insignificant things. Recently, my son, Andrew, reminded me ...

Outer Turmoil, Inner Calm

Christ's life outwardly was one of the most troubled lives that was ever lived: tempest and tumult, tumult and tempest, the waves breaking over it ...

Looking unto Jesus

I looked on Jesus and the dove of peace entered my heart. I looked at the dove of peace; and lo ... off he went.

Wrestling My Worries

Trying to break away from my worries was like wrestling an octopus.

Contentment, the Second-Highest Art

Next to faith this is the highest art--to be content with the calling in which God has placed you. I have not learned it yet.

No Peace Without the Prince

Our trouble is we want the peace without the Prince.

Christmas Spirit Doesn't Last

There's a problem with the Christmas spirit. You've noticed how it passes?

One of the most striking illustrations of this comes from a story told ...

Change: Treat or Threat?

The hymn-writer wrote, "Change and decay in all around I see." Change and decay are enemies that most people fear. ... When we are young, change ...

It Could Be Worse

The Hope Health Letter (10/95) included this story:

Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents ...