One Christian's View of "Cider House Rules"

We need sensible rules to live in our world.

Pop Goes The Kingdom

Here's a tasty new look at God's Kingdom!!!

The Christmas Story According to John

"The word became flesh and dwelt among us". Check out John's version of the Christmas story.

Believe in Potential

Here's a story about Joshua Godson--talk about living up to one's potential!!

Fill the Gap

Is there a void in your prayer life? Fill the gap.

Running the Race

A first marathon experience leads to new meaning of New Testament scripture.

Starving to Death on a Full Stomach

Starving to death on a full stomach? Could this possibly describe your local church?


Starving to Death on a Full Stomach--Part 2

Here are some thoughts from Christian friends related to last month's column "Starving to death on a full stomach? Could this possibly describe your local church?"

Starving to Death on a Full Stomach--Part 3

Want to flourish? Learn to sell out; give everything you have. Go holus bolus!!!

Winter Layers

Are you tired of winter? Ready to throw off a few layers and feel the warmth of spring's sunshine? How about your spiritual life? Ready to shed a few of sin's layers and feel the warmth of Jesus?


Can You Be A "Good Christian?"

Are there "good" Christians as well as "bad" Christians?


An Extra Gift

Do you come from a Christian home? Have you thanked you parents lately?


Black Scratchin'

Can a simple art lesson make you wiser?


Christian Charity

We could all learn a lesson from the young boy in this short story!


Let's Get Local

What have you done lately for youth in your community. Let them get to know you. If you do, you'll make a difference!


Making the Present Last

Do you value the present or do you find yourself wishing away your life? If you are a "I can't wait to get this over with" kind of person, check out this thought.


Hitting the Mother-Load!

A wife's couple days away from home teaches Daddy a valuable lesson!


Freedom Within Christ's Frame

Steve reflects upon his son's high school graduation and his readiness to leave the nest.


In Between Life's Ups and Downs

Life is full of hills and valleys. But what about those in between times? What about the flats, when everything seems to be a grl of hills and valleys. But what about those in between times? What about the flats, when everything seems to be a grind? Moreso, what about those flat times in your spiritual life. Here are a few thoughts.


Quality, Not Quantity

Have any of your New Year resolutions already bit the dust? Perhaps we all might benefit from narrowing our focus on how we each can improve. A little bit of real quality might just be better than a whole lot of average quantity!


Time For A Check-up

A check-up at the doctor made Rev. Huse think about his spiritual health. How are your spiritual vital signs?


Worshipping the Real Jesus

Steve shares some thoughts after reading the book "The Jesus I Never Knew." Do we teach our children like Jesus would have taught them? Do we allow the exchange of real love based on faith rather than fear?

Don't Be A Wicked Sloth!

Here's a story about a parable and a cross country team. Steve continues with more thoughts regarding Philip Yancey's book "The Jesus I Never Knew." Here, he examines the tension between God's grace and God's law.


Ready To Live

When serious, sometimes life-threatening circumstances come your way, one might ask oneself, "Am I ready to die?" Steve takes a different slant on the issue by asking, "Are you ready to live?"


Why Bad Things Happen to Good People

Some thoughts about why bad things happen to good people and some ideas for dealing with our earthly misfortunes.


He Knows My Name

Someone shouts your name! It grabs your attention, buoys the spirit, and makes your day when somebody calls you and knows you by name. There is magic in hearing your name spoken in a knowing, positive way. How vital then to believe in the fact that God knows us by name!


Thermometer or Thermostat?

Are Christians more like thermometers or thermostats? Do we rise and fall on the basis of the environment we live in or do we temper the environment around us? Read on!


Getting It Cheap

We live in a country where we want and need things cheap! How about your Christian faith? Are you looking for a bargain there? Read on to find out about "cheap grace".


Sex Within the Frame

It is Valentine´s Day and love is in the air! This essay offers thoughts about love, sex, and the wonderful institution of marriage.


One Last Chance

What words would you offer your loved ones knowing it would be your last chance? Here's one man's message, the late Robert Frank of Great Falls, MT. Mr. Frank passed away after a long battle with leukemia.


Wait Upon the Lord

This Christmastime sermonette is a contrast between two babies, both born nearly 2000 years ago. One embodied the pinnacle of "human greatness"--the other the pinnacle of humility. Yet, which one had more influence? You decide. Please read on--and Merry Christmas!


Mirrors

What do you see when you look in your mirror? Have you become spiritually "dull"? Thoughts about this problem and what one can do to remedy it.


The Author and the Finisher

This professional English teacher loves and appreciates the act of reading and the art of writing. In this sermonette, he reflects upon God as an author in attempting to better understand God and his Christian faith.


Strong Enough

Personal experiences and some thoughts about pride. This sermonette is based upon II Corinthians 12:7-10.


The -Ologists

An idea from C.S. Lewis in his book, Mere Christianity, is used to reflect upon what Scripture teaches about a God who was and is and is to be.