One of the hymns we sing, especially at youth devotionals and events, is entitled “Pierce My Ear.” The song lyrics go through how we will “serve no other God,” and are therefore asking Him to “pierce” our ears. Perhaps we sing this and are touched by how beautiful it sounds, but what do the words really mean? The meaning of the song…

Hebrews 5 shows the writer talking about the Son of God, when th ere is a sudden pause. The writer says that there is “much to say” about Him, but that it has become difficult because the audience has become “dull of hearing” (Heb. 5:11). The verses following that statement discuss how those the writer is addressing should have been teaching, but…

There was a video online that showcased a man doing a harmless prank that doubled as a social experiment. He stood outside a local establishment with a typical mask on and was pretending to check people with a handheld metal detector. Every person that walked into that building, without hesitation, stopped and let him scan them. The funniest part of this whole…

What kind of attitude do you put on toward others each day? There are several that could be easy to put on, such as angry outbursts in traffic when on the way to work or an impatient attitude in the grocery store. There are so many ways we can feel within our hearts, and even outwardly treat others, if we are not…

It is Leadership Training Camp week! Such a fun time of year when a certain amount of teens attend in order to learn how to be better Bible studiers and grow into the leaders the church needs. Being a camper was one of my favorite memories of living here, and I as I reflect on years past, I remember the hard work…

In Jeremiah 36, a scroll was brought before King Jehoiakim, written by Jeremiah, to warn of God’s upcoming wrath. The wickedness that had surfaced displeased Him, and now it was up to the king to do what was right. As the scroll was being read to him, King Jehoiakim took it, cut it into pieces with a knife, and threw it into…

In 2 Kings 10, we read the story of King Jehu, an epic tale, as he wipes Israel clean of lingering evils. In 2 Kings 10:1-14, Jehu hunts down the remaining family of Ahab, the previous king, who had corrupted the nation, making sure that the bloodline ends. However, Jehu does not stop at Ahab’s family.  For the rest of the chapter,…

At the time of writing and publishing this article, the NHL playoffs are close to conclusion. As a hockey fan, it has been fun to watch teams push to do their best and to see close finishes to certain games. What can be extremely fun are the post-game interviews with players and coaches. One particular interview comes to mind that stunned those…