by Vic Smith | Oct 30, 2017 | Holiday
Isn’t it fascinating how people speak of Thanksgiving? Or more specifically being thankful? We are accustomed to hearing athletes being thankful after winning a big game. Or people speaking of being thankful for a promotion. Or after receiving a great award. We may...
by Vic Smith | Sep 28, 2017 | Hope
The Christian life is more than saying a prayer and being baptized. It’s more than attending church, singing in the choir, or teaching a Sunday School class. It is even more than reading a daily devotion and praying daily. Perhaps the most horrifying words ever spoken...
by Vic Smith | Aug 25, 2017 | Faith, Holiday
Labor Day Weekend is when many families take one last trip to the beach before the school year begins. Most beach goers are familiar with the signs on some beaches that warn of unseen hazards such as deep holes, dangerous currents, and slippery rocks. These are...
by Vic Smith | Jul 13, 2017 | Faith
There are many reasons why God can seem distant. In the classic devotional “My Utmost for His Highest,” Oswald Chambers writes much about God’s silence. We comfort ourselves and others with the truths of Romans 8:28-31: “All things work together for good to those who...
by Vic Smith | Jun 20, 2017 | Holiday
One of Jay Leno’s most popular segments on the “Tonight Show” was called “Jaywalking.” Jay would interview random people on the street and ask about popular topics. The answers were often hilarious. What Does the Fourth of July Mean to You? Imagine such an interview...
