Two women were the first to view the empty grave. Upon seeing that Jesus was no longer in the grave, they responded in a most interesting way. “The women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy” (Matthew 28:8). Did you catch that? They were awash in two competing emotions – fear and…
Social gatherings can be a major source of triggers and fantasy. Stefanie Carnes, president of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals, addresses the role of misguided social interactions for the person who struggles with unwanted sexual behaviors. She writes, “Some sex addicts engage in risky behaviors such as sending sexually provocative texts and…
In the United States, we have quite a few laws that really don’t make a lot of sense. Here are a few examples from around the country. For centuries, man has written thousands of laws for the purpose of heading off every inappropriate behavior he can think of. But the law is never enough to…
Roller coasters were created as a distraction from sin. In the 1800s, hosiery businessman LaMarcus Thompson hated that Americans were tempted by hedonistic places like saloons and brothels. So he set out to straighten up one of the most immoral places he could think of – Coney Island in New York. There, he built America’s…
Football legend Joe Theismann is well-known for his verbal gaffes. For example, he once said, “Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein.” If you aren’t as smart as Norman Einstein, not all is lost. Look to God for wisdom. “The Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth…
“When Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days” (John 11:6). If you’re waiting to see God move, you aren’t alone. Abraham and Sarah waited 25 years to hold their baby Isaac. Joseph waited 13 years to be appointed to the leadership post he had been promised. The woman…
William Shakespeare remains one of the most famous playwrights and poets of all time. And while he attended grammar school to master reading, writing, and Latin, his parents and children were almost entirely illiterate. The ability to read and write wasn’t necessary during the Elizabethan era, and while Shakespeare’s father, John, might have had a…
There is an old proverb that says, “Fear knocked on the door, faith answered, and there was no one there.” Unfortunately, fear knocks on a lot of our doors. We have fear of failure, fear of relapse, fear of staying with our spouse, fear of life. Max Lucado offers the perfect response to fear. He…
A recent study found that of those who struggle with various addictions, only 20 percent ever seek any kind of treatment. What makes this especially tragic is that help is closer than ever before. Thanks to modern technology, we now have online groups. Let’s consider just a few of the benefits of online Zoom meetings.…
The shortest commercial flight in the world lasts just 57 seconds. The Loganair flight between the two Scottish islands of Westray and Papa Westray lasts just 57 seconds, covering a distance of 1.7 miles. However, because the trip is made via one of two light eight-seater planes, the exact time of the journey could take…