Are You in Debt?
Are You in Debt? The Bible says, “Let no debt remain outstanding.” That is sage advice for any time, but especially in these troubled economic conditions. Debt, in general, and bad debt, specifically, has gotten our economy into...
It’s Spring in Michigan
Ah, spring in Michigan… It is the first week of April, the grass is greening up, it looked like I’d need to mow my lawn before the week was out, my spring time allergies are beginning to surface, early spring flowers are blooming, the...
Movie Review: Fireproof
Movie Review: Fireproof Reviewed by Peter DeHaan Fireproof is a compelling drama with a powerful message that is sure to grab your attention and give you something to ponder for your love relationship. Fireman Caleb Holt (Kirk Cameron) lives by...
The One About the Fig Tree
The One About the Fig Tree Have you ever heard the story about Jesus and the fig tree? Jesus is heading into Jerusalem and is hungry. Seeing a fig tree, he searches its foliage for something to eat. Finding nothing, he seems to get a tad...
Naaman Overcomes his Pride
Naaman Overcomes his Pride The Bible includes the story of Naaman, an Aramean army commander, who has leprosy (at the time, a contagious skin disease). His Jewish servant girl suggests that he go and see Elisha, in Israel, to be healed. Naaman...
Economic Stimulus
In the 80s, Ronald Reagan responded to bad economic times with a tax cut. Dubbed “trickle down economics,” it masterfully did the trick, with the economy smartly rebounding, ushering in a period of prolonged economic prosperity. An alternate...
Living in Harmony with Animals
Living in Harmony with Animals In “Adam was a Vegetarian,” I referenced Genesis 9:2-3 were God added meat to mankind’s diet. There is another interesting item in that passage. In verse two, God says that from then on, all the...
Adam Was a Vegetarian
Adam Was a Vegetarian Adam was a vegetarian—really, he was.So were Eve and their kids, too. In fact, the next several generations likely avoided meat was well. They all likely had a vegetarian lifestyle. How do I know this? After creation, God...
Springtime, Robins, and Snow
There are more signs that spring is arriving in Michigan—and I couldn’t be more excited. Over the weekend, I noticed an influx of birds—the kind not normally visibly present in the winter. That is the most encouraging development. Even...
Spring Has Sprung—I Think
Just two days ago, the sunrise temperature was 1 degree F; I was beginning to wonder if spring would ever get here. (According to the calendar, spring begins in about two weeks, on March 20). Although we have been intermittently flirting...