by Vic Smith | Jun 29, 2022 | Faith, General, Hope
King Hezekiah was a godly king who reigned over Judah for 29 years. His story is told in 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and Isaiah, and by all accounts he did everything well. Among the first things he did as king was eliminate the pagan practices that had drifted into Judah...
by Vic Smith | May 28, 2022 | Faith, General, Hope
Why is life so confusing? If God really does love me, and if He really does have a plan for my life, to prosper and not harm me, then why doesn’t He just tell me what to do? Why do so many good people wind up shipwrecked when they seemed to do everything right?...
by Vic Smith | Apr 28, 2022 | Crisis, Faith, General, Hope, Issues, love, Self-Help
Can anyone truly say that our lives have been improved by the inventions and technologies that promised to do so? It seems that those things that were intended to simplify our lives and give us more discretionary time have actually done the opposite. Anxiety and...
by Vic Smith | Oct 27, 2021 | Faith, General, Hope
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Being thankful is an imperative in the Christian life, and like all Biblical imperatives it is always for our good. Being thankful is also a choice, an...
by Vic Smith | Jun 1, 2021 | Crisis, Faith, General, Hope, Issues
Memorial Day Weekend is often seen as the traditional start of summer and when many families take their first trip to the beach. Most beach goers are familiar with the hazards inherent to the beach. Colored flags tell us if the waters are calm, moderate, or unsafe...
by Vic Smith | Apr 30, 2021 | Faith, Hope, Issues, Self-Help
Dare we hope! As we enter the second summer of the second year of the global pandemic, and depending on who we listen to, there may be hope for a return to some semblance of normalcy. Some “experts” have said that if enough people are vaccinated, we might soon see...
