“Ten Thousand Angels” has been a beloved hymn for sixty-five years. In fact, it has always been one of my favorites. It is hard to find a better song to put into perspective the tremendous personal sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The song is based on our Lord’s statement in Matthew 26:53, where He rebukes Peter, saying, “Put your sword in its place,…

THAT WAS A JOKE! This year brought a new level of political distraction. For the last several months, our phones have been bombarded with text message after text message from politicians trying to gain our vote. It was annoying and a huge waste of time! The discussion of politics has grown into an ever-present beast of distraction. I remember a time when…

Who wants to be blessed? I think that would be an easy “yes” for most people. After all, who wouldn’t want to receive the favor of the God of the universe? However, the God who blesses those He wills is just as capable of cursing those He wills (cf. Gen. 12:3).  So, how do we make sure that we will receive God’s…

Consistency is difficult. Whether you are talking about drawing a straight line, making your bed in the morning, or calling your mom, keeping up with them over and over again can be a difficult task. This is especially true when it comes to our daily walk as Christians. We have good days, and we have bad days, don’t we? Sometimes it’s really…

Has this happened to you? You have a get-together with some friends. You make all the arrangements and plan to have a great time, but once everyone has arrived, one of the guests is in a sour mood and immediately drags everyone else down with them. Group dynamics are an interesting thing. When we get together, we can increase our productivity, connection,…

Whenever a young man or woman begins to look for their first job, there’s a piece of advice that is nearly universally given. “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” The idea is that you always want to convey to a potential employer that you take your work seriously and have ambitions beyond an entry-level position. You are…

One of the greatest blessings of being a Christian is being able to speak freely to our heavenly Father. Though He is the Almighty Creator of the universe, He grants us permission to ask Him for the things we want. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (Phil.…

You’ve seen it a thousand times in the movies. The villain looks up to the sky after suffering a monumental blow to his ego and shouts, “I’ll have my revenge!” In an instant, we understand the motivations of the antagonist and are convinced to root against him for the rest of the film. On one hand, this cliché is so overplayed that…