Springtime in Kansas is one of my favorite times of year. All the trees, grass, flowers, and other parts of nature are turning green again. Baseball and other outside activities are back in full swing. Perhaps most of all, I enjoy the thunderstorms. There is something about the energy in the air and the power that is displayed in the clouds, lighting, wind, thunder, rain, and hail. Not everyone feels the same way about storms. They become afraid when it starts to thunder, and

There are many different thoughts and opinions about whether or not baptism is necessary for salvation. Some argue that baptism is something a Christian should do as a sign of their faith once they have already been saved. They say that a Christian should be baptized, but it is not a requirement for salvation. After all, why would we need to be immersed in water in order to be saved from our sins? It is hard to accept that God would require this as part of His plan of salvati

This week has been jam-packed with all the kids attending our VBS here at the church of Christ. It has been fun, interesting, and at times a little tiring for some. We typically think of this week as a time to teach the kids about Jesus and the Bible. While such teaching is a major part of VBS, there is another aspect that we may not think about. That has to do with the children teaching us adults. What? Certainly, that can’t be right can it? Well, according to Jesus it is! J

A short time ago a friend of mine asked me “Why can’t God just come down and give us a sign?” What he really wanted was for God to personally show him that He existed. In defense of this friend, at one point or another, we have all most likely had a similar thought or desire. Many of the Biblical “pillars” in Scripture longed to have communication and personal relationship with God. This desire appears to be part of our human nature; however, despite God repeatedly giving man

More material has been written about leadership than one can possible keep up with and remember. There are formulas, logistics, diagrams, suggestions, qualities, and laws that continue to remind us of the ever-changing field of leadership. When we narrow it down, one of the most powerful thoughts about leadership is the responsibility to bring out the best in others. Isn’t that what we all desire? Although the author is unknown, this quote is amazing. “In life, you will reali