Scripture Memorization
Do you remember back in Sunday school as a kid or after you first became a Christian….you were encouraged to make a practice of memorizing Scripture? You were told about all the benefits and how it would strengthen you in your faith. You knew in your heart it would be a good thing to do. But how many of us actually followed through on that? … Continue reading Scripture Memorization
Knowing the Christ of Christmas
Hard to believe, but in just a few short days, we will be celebrating Christmas! Now that I am a little older (those of you over 50, please don’t take offense to that statement), I am amazed at how quickly Christmas comes and goes. Sometimes in the midst of all the chaos, I struggle to remember the true meaning of Christmas. But today I found … Continue reading Knowing the Christ of Christmas
Forward Ever, Backward Never
When I was in Africa last month, I learned a lot about the history of Ghana. One of the most fascinating aspects was learning about Ghana’s first President Kwame Nkrumah. His presidency ended suddenly in 1966 when he was overthrown by a military coup when he was out of the country. It has even been suggested that the CIA had a hand in it. Crazy … Continue reading Forward Ever, Backward Never