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Well, your pastor might look at this question and say, "NOT MUCH!" But, all kidding aside, it's best to look at the first date as not really a "date" at all, at least not in the traditional sense. When we say "date," it usually conjures images of the guy going to the woman's house to pick her...

I took my 11-year-old son to breakfast this past Saturday at our favorite local restaurant. The young waitress who took our order wore a small but stunning silver cross that sparkled beautifully. I said, "That's a beautiful cross you are wearing. What's the story behind it?" "Oh, thanks. I...

If you've read my last post, you will know that I am a big proponent of non-sexual flirting as a first step to getting a date with someone who interests you. Flirting can be a great way to start a conversation and show that person you are not only safe to be around, but you also can be...

Have you ever sat in a restaurant and noticed a little kid staring at you from their mom and dad's table in the distance? Sometimes, they'll smile at you or play peek-a-boo by hiding their face and suddenly look back to see if you notice them. Simply put, they're flirting with you. They're not...

I had an assistant pastor recently ask me if I was interested in serving the church in some capacity. I said: "Yes, of course. Just text me at this number. Then, I'll send you a QR code to my website so you can fill out the contact form on the last page. Please list all available openings and...

I have two questions: 1. Is being "unequally yoked" (2 Cor. 6:14) from a non-Christian husband an excuse for a woman to leave him? Let's take it a step further: 2. If the husband professes Jesus as Lord and Savior, but does not measure up to the same level of spiritual maturity as the wife...

Hi. I Just subscribed to Disney Plus, so my preteen son and I can watch two shows: The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan. I know that most Christian parents are doing the opposite and canceling their subscriptions due to the attack on our kids by the LGBTQ mob. I get that, and I respect it. But I was...

How To Find a Spiritual Mentor in Your Church Have you been looking for a spiritual mentor but hit a brick wall? This is how it finally happened for me. Hopefully, my experience will guide you to finding a mentor much quicker. Don't Let It Take So Long! It took me six years and lots of...

Easier Becoming a Member of a Biker Gang Than a Local Church I don't own a motorcycle, but I'm pretty sure I could get into a local motorcycle club much easier than becoming a member of a local church. For most churches, the vetting process is insane. First, you have to sign up for a new...

I heard a sermon today (Colossians 1:9-14) that was very well-organized and thoughtful. The pastor did a masterful job presenting it, and it centered on us moving in the direction of being like Jesus. Who could fault that? Prelude to the Sinner's Prayer My concern is what he said afterward. As...

It's interesting how our Western society values exclusivity. Remember when your parents forbade you from doing something or going somewhere? All you could think about day after day was doing that one thing they wouldn't let you do -- that one place they wouldn't let you go. Isn't it sad how...

There's only one race--the human race. God made Adam and Eve with an olive-colored shade to their skin. As people began to multiply, they became either lighter or darker depending on migration and other factors. Skin tone is not a race; it is simply a variation within one human race. The same...

While reading some bible commentary today, the writer presented an interesting viewpoint. He described the term "disciple" as being broader in scope than "believer." I have always thought of it as the other way around. Yet, from a historical, biblical viewpoint, I can see where he got this...

It's amazing how vicious and cold we can be as a people. Thank the Lord that he has remedied all that! Unfortunately, Satan is still coming after us, and he uses other people (even Christians) to do his dirty work. This is the case for me. I'm surrounded by my enemies. They've closed off all...

It's so funny. Every time I log on to post a prayer request for myself, I end up reading other peoples' requests for prayer. Then, my problems don't seem all that bad. Today, I had this great story in my head to tell everyone. It was how a former friend hates me so bad that they've become my...

Are We Sending Newborns To Be Slaughtered by Doing This? Picture this: A shepherd is in the field and witnesses a newborn sheep being born. He starts dancing around the shivering little animal, singing and praising God. He throws out a few crumbs he has on hand for just such an occasion...

Jerry Jenkins, the co-author of the Left Behind series, states that as Christians, we are "called to excellence." While I am a student of Jerry's, I disagree with his assertion, especially in the context he says it. He often laments to new authors how difficult it is to get published...

Please join me today in thanking God for all the blessings He bestows upon us daily. Thank you, Lord!

God spoke to me through this passage today: Although he was a son, he learned obedience through the things he suffered. And by being perfected in this way, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, and he was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek...

The One Word That Can Shred Your Family to Pieces The other day, I was led in prayer by a ministry leader with several other people in attendance. The focus was on our commitment to the Lord, a worthy subject, no doubt. However, there was one part of the prayer that I was not in agreement...