"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your god is giving you." (Exodus 20:12) Branden's father was dying of cancer in his fifties. Wanting to help, Branden talked his parents into moving in with him so he could assist them. His dad loved the tropics … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 29th
Daily Scripture Series – July 28th
"The heaven declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." (Psalm 19:1) One April afternoon, millions gathered along a mapped arc across Mexico and the United States to witness a rare total solar eclipse. Schools released children, small towns blossomed to receive travelers, and neighbors set up lawn chairs in … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 28th
Daily Scripture Series – July 27th
"You will be Jesus' witness to all people of what you have seen and heard." (Acts 22:15) It's been said, "We can't make our children believe. We can only give our children reason to believe what we believe." That's a wise observation-but how do we do it? Of all people to take parenting advice from, … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 27th
The Kingdom of Heaven is Like What?
"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who on finding one pearl of great … Continue reading The Kingdom of Heaven is Like What?
Daily Scripture Series – July 26th
"The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him." (Lamentations 3:25) Because of his father's alcoholism and mistreatment of his mother, Pablo left home when he was a teenager. He moved in with an uncle, graduated high school, married, and had three children. But sadly, Pablo began … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 26th
Daily Scripture Series – July 25th
"Be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me." (Psalm 31:2) The film "A Hidden Life" tells the true story of Austrian farmer Franz Jagerstatter during WWII. Sickened by Nazi atrocities and believing only Jesus is Lord, Franz refused to swear allegiance to Hitler and was arrested. The rest of the film shows … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 25th
No Thought Police 