Life This Side of Heaven

Have you ever had a “hot mic” situation? That’s when a microphone has been left on, inadvertently, and continues broadcast live for all to hear. And it often captures comments or conversations that t…

"A small part with a key role" is how one reporter described a tiny car part whose shortage is being felt around the world. Do you know what it is? Have you ever felt like the small part your play in…

John tell us that when Jesus read the familiar words from Isaiah the prophet at the synagogue in Nazareth, “All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from His lips.”  And …

Have you ever told yourself, "I don't deserve to be happy!" Of course, that's true when we consider our sins and transgressions. But here's what makes this all the more reason to be happy. God’s merc…

One of those songs that’s often taught in Sunday School, and is a real hit with the kids, is a catchy little one called, “His Banner Over Me Is Love.” It's based on a verse from the Old Testament boo…

John wants you and me to that Jesus' changing water into wine at the wedding in Cana was more than a miracle. In fact the word he uses to describe it is “a sign.” It points to something beyond itsel…

At first, it may leave us scratching our heads and wondering why, for such a pivotal moment in our Savior's ministry, He did something that may sound unplanned, incidental or arbitrary. However, far …

On this day in Cana, a young couple came to be united in love with their whole life stretched out before them. And on this day, in their midst, was the One who had come to reunite us with God, so th…

As Jerusalem lay in ruins it must have seemed, to those living exile, as the most desolate place on earth. There are times when you and I may wonder if God has deserted us and left us to face our str…

Isaiah has made an amazing announcement: “You will be a crown of splendor in the LORD’s hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.” However, as you look at your transgressions and sin, have you ev…

"Get busy living, or get busy dying.” It's the famous line from the blockbuster movie, "The Shawshank Redemption." However, because of our sins the best we could in this life is to get busy dying. In…

In cemeteries across the country are also the burial places of well known celebrities, sports heroes, scientists and more, So, if your loved one is buried there, they’ve been buried with some famous…

“How did I not know this?” That’s one of the more popular "clickbait" headlines that often appears on social media and in magazine articles. Paul puts one of those intriguing statements before us her…

Baptisms are wonderful family affairs.  Relatives get together, from near and far, for the special day.   And at the end of the service, they usually remain to take group photos that become lasting m…

It's been pointed out that one of the most important parts of memorable writing, for authors, is having characters with a rich backstories. If that's the case, then why did the Holy Spirit provide v…

A few years ago a magazine asked it readers if they had received a baby gift when they were expecting that was "extra special or helpful."  They also listed some suggestions of their own. As you may …