Mother's Day was first practiced in the United States by Julia Howe. In case you don't recall her name from your history class, Julia was the writer of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. She suggested that a special day be dedicated to mothers and to peace. Miss Howe organized Mother's Day meetings in Boston on an annual basis. Today around the globe, 46 countries honor mothers with a special day, just not on the same day as we do. We honor mothers with family reunions, cards, flowers and dinner out. On Sunday, May 11, 1877, the pastor of a ...

God will one day judge the judges. Based upon the rulings and the creation of certain laws (legalizing abortion, etc.) it seems doubtful that the judges and legislators who make the laws of our land understand that they will one day answer to a righteous judge for the work that they do. Despite what they believe, they will answer to the God of the universe and every knee will bow (Phil 2:10). And God expects that the laws we live under will not only be fair, but will protect the helpless and the weak among us. In Isaiah's time, just ...

During our Christian walk, especially if you are truly walking with God, there will be times of persecution and trials in our lives. We can find comfort in God's Word as we turn to the scriptures, and even more importantly, to our Lord who is our rock and our shield; Psalm 18:2 "The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." And when we comprehend the great power that lives within us, we should not fear nor give up, but continue on ...