Have you ever read about or even studied the effects of toxins?

A few years ago, I went in for a hearing exam. My only real complaint was not being able to hear a person clearly who is talking to me when we are in a noisy room. The audiologist said that was common and hearing aids would not necessarily fix that issue. It was enough of an issue for me that I purchased some hearing aids anyway. Guess what? The audiologist was right. They were not a solution for my hearing issue. Recently my wife Patt had her hearing exam and left with these

How can we forget the greatness of our God?!”

Years ago I used to read a daily devotion that always included some scripture and reflection. It was a 31-day devotion with a different reflection for each day of the month. At the end of each month I would start over on the first of the month with the same scripture and reflection that I started with the month before. The same for the second day and the third day and so on through the rest of that month. Somehow those reflections always seemed anew to me. What I discove

At the end of our Holy Thursday evening liturgy we process to a beautiful garden in remembrance of Jesus going to the garden of Gethsemane after the last supper. This simulated garden is very peaceful with many beautiful flowers and plants. There are water fountains trickling with water softly and many candles providing a soft glow of light. This environment initially causes me to reflect on God’s incredible creation. But then I begin to think about how Jesus was surround

When you hear of something that sounds too good to be true, are you skeptical? I know I am. But skepticism is okay because it typically means, show me! I want to understand. The cynic on the other hand has no interest in anything you have to say and prefers to antagonize. So a question I have for you is, would you like to know how to make life dramatically better? First, let me put out there the reason to consider this question and the answer to the question. It is said

I recently was compelled while praying in church to pray for people who are right now faced with major challenges in life. So I prayed without any specific person or issue in mind. A few hours later I received a text message from someone I know asking for help in a way that I wasn't well prepared to help with. I started to contemplate how would I, should I, or could I even help them. At first I considered the inconvenience and any reason why I couldn't. Then my heart changed

Mark 3:25 NIV . If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. The definition of Unity is simply defined as the “state of being joined as a whole. Oneness of mind, feeling, or purpose. From a Scriptural perspective it means a deep, spiritual oneness and harmony among believers in Christ. According to Ephesians, it’s about uniting diverse people in faith, purpose, being one in mind and spirit, bound by God’s Spirit, and requires humility, love, and active ef