One thing is consistent about vacations….you don’t want to leave. You long to remain there for one more swim in the pool or one more hour at the beach. We all want to linger, tarry, continue and remain on vacation. This word remain is the same word used in scripture when Jesus reminds us of a secret to a great relationship with Him. John 15:5 says, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me …
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According to a study by Columbia University, there are significant benefits to sitting down to eat a meal as a family. The study concludes that when we eat more …
Have you ever been driving down the road and all of a sudden noticed a wild driver coming up really fast behind you? If you’re like most people, your attention …
The Bible records a story in John 4 of a Samaritan woman fetching water at a well and her life-changing encounter with Jesus. The setting of the story is at …
From 1991 – 1993 scientists embarked on a bold mission to replicate the world’s biological systems in an enclosed facility called Biosphere II. The Arizona-based experiment included a crew that …
“Miss independence” finds dependence in this story of life change. Sharon’s quest for independence in life and a taste for the world’s riches left her empty. In this video find …
If you are like me, you probably have days when you get so wrapped up in life’s rapid-fire events that you leave God out. Everyday events, conflicts, fears, interpersonal clashes, decisions and trials …
I visited a prison recently as part of my job. As I walked along a sidewalk near some repair work being done, I was struck by the sight of several …
Sitting on our patio recently among the beauty of nature, I looked around as the sun began to set and noticed how quiet it was. Like a magnet, I was …
Bill Stark’s Faith Story from The 315 Project on Vimeo. Seeking importance, recognition, accolades and peace from what the world offered did not work well for Bill. While some of …
In the ancient culture of shepherding, the shepherd would gather the sheep each night and keep them safe by corralling them in a confined area (perhaps where two large rock …