Every day is a gift and blessing from God. His power is seen throughout the year, but my favorite season has to be fall. It has football, cool weather, changing leaves, Thanksgiving, and so much that is “just right” rather than extreme. In Kentucky, we can go to Red River Gorge, Mammoth Cave National Park, Cumberland Falls, The Big South Fork, and many other places to see the fall foliage in all their splendor. We can go north of town…

On June 7, 20-year-old Aiden Perry was visiting a friend’s apartment in the Villages, FL, when his friend decided to show him a 40-caliber pistol. His friend accidentally discharged the pistol, striking Aiden in the chest at point-blank range. Thankfully, the bullet hit a cross that Aiden was wearing on a chain. Instead of the bullet going into his heart, the cross caused the bullet to ricochet and changed the path to head toward his left arm. (Read more about…

I once saw this billboard on Interstate 70 near Abilene, Kansas. It was positioned directly in front of an “adult store” called the Lion’s Den. It seems to me a clever tactical move to give someone hankering to go inside such a place at least a second-thought. Does pornography have a destructive effect on its consumers? Clinical psychologist Dr. Victor Cline of the University of Utah, whose academic and professional qualifications are unimpeachable, is famed for his “five stages of…

This summer, our church calendar has been packed with numerous events and activities for our church family. These events have provided countless opportunities for us to gather, fellowship, encourage one another, and grow closer together. There have been events for young people, college students, families, and individuals. It has certainly been a busy time, with what feels like something every week to attend or participate in. While busyness can lead to burnout if not balanced properly, it’s important to reflect…