First person: Trusting God — even when the decision is painful, costly

December 4, 2025

Do you trust me? That was the question I heard from one of my sons as he, through a sly grin, begged me to sit down.

First person: The best Christmas article ever?

December 3, 2025

Rarely, however, does a new movie come along that you instantly expect to enjoy from now on. Last Christmas, however, with the theatrical release of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, I knew immediately we would share it as a family annually.

Lass Words: Reflecting on the penny and a priceless gift

November 29, 2025

The great news is that, unlike the 1943 D Lincoln Wheat Penny, Jesus is available to everyone, and a relationship with Him doesn’t cost you a penny (pun intended). Walking with Him leads to eternal life.

First person: Navigating holidays with a thankful, generous heart

November 23, 2025

As Thanksgiving approaches most of us will have an opportunity to unplug, evaluate, and offer thanks to God for the numerous blessings in our lives without the typical interruptions which accompany our normal routines.

Lass Words: Lessons on authority

November 22, 2025

I was playing with my four year old grandson. We had all his race cars out and were pretending to do stunt jumps over a ramp, which was actually an empty water bottle.

First person: Disciple-making 101

November 21, 2025

In the church we hear the term discipleship more than any other setting on earth. If discipleship is the acquiescence of the teachings, disciplines and practices of another, what should be our objectives as believers in Christ?

First person: Is it really possible to live forever?

November 16, 2025

While reading, my mind continually returned to the book of Hebrews, which plainly states every person has an appointment with death, followed by the judgment (Heb. 9:27).