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So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be...

Many years ago my 3 year-old son Anthony had a simple question for me when I told him I would be gone on a business trip for several days. “Why, Daddy?”  ‘Well’ I explained, ‘I have to meet with some people.’  That was not sufficient. The question came again, ‘why?’ ...

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow...

The Greek suffix phobia used to have the simple meaning of  ‘irrational fear’, but it has been expanded in recent years to include ‘antipathy, disdain and intolerance toward some lifestyle or belief system’.  By this new definition I would propose that we are rapidly becoming a nation of Christophobes. My...

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. (Matthew 13:44) Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and...

I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I...

We work hard every day not to stink.  We shower with scented soap, wash our hair with perfumed shampoo, put on clothes dried with fabric fresheners, use deodorant, brush our teeth with minty toothpaste, and end with a splash of cologne or perfume.  It’s offensive to smell bad.  So what...

This is a follow-up to my blog on Saturday.  Here are the email addresses for Bill Ayer, Chairman and CEO, and Brad Tilden, President of Alaska Airlines: bill.ayer@alaskaair.com, brad.tilden@alaskaair.com.  Please write them and tell them to take a stand for what is right! Here is what I sent earlier today:...