We once again arrive at the beginning of a new year. The old has passed, and the new is...

  I confess that I thoroughly enjoy the Christmas season. I could say that I love it, but I...

  Religion has always been in the news. On June 12, 2016, Omar Mateen, a 29-year-old ISIS...

  Dear Beachside Family and Friends, My maternal grandfather, John Phillips, was a solid,...

  As most of you know, I am a Christian. I am not in any way ashamed of the Gospel, the Good...

  I have to confess to doing some smoking in my lifetime. I am grateful that I have not...

  One of the most popular television shows in the 1960s was "Dragnet". Set in Los Angeles,...

  After the passage of hurricane Michael in 2018, many people returned to their homes in...

  Life can pass out a few blows. Sometimes they are light brushes with negative...

  Do you want to please God? Is pleasing God even important in your life? Does it matter...

  Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest prizefighters of all time. Some have called him the...

  There are times in life when we encounter problems that seem to have no solution. We spend...

  Two political parties had a serious problem on their hands. A man had arisen that was...

  But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because...

  What does it mean to be a Christian? There are many who call themselves Christians based...

  From time to time, I have written about the decline of our culture. Judeo– Christian...

  There are many people searching for what is real. It seems the institutions that we have...

  It's very easy to get caught up in the stresses of life. Looking around us, we see many...

  The longer I live, the more grateful I am for the goodness of God. Every day brings new...

  I went out to water our garden and flowers the other day and had an interesting experience....

  As a young man, the future king of Israel David spent much time in the field caring for the...

  Almost every child has experienced fear of the dark. I remember hiding under the covers...

  When we consider our Savior and King, Jesus of Nazareth, we most often think about Him as...

  I've never been a gambler. I have played card games that many people wager money upon, but...

  With each passing day, I grow more grateful for the life that God has given me. He has...

  There's an old adage that asks the question "How do you eat an elephant?" Few of us have...

  As we celebrate this blessed July 4th, let us consider the attitudes of those who founded...

  One of the first casualties of any political discourse seems to be the truth. Every...

  Much has been said lately about "fake news". The mainstream media is replete with examples...

  We have been experiencing some incredibly beautiful days here in Panama City Beach. The...

  There are always reasons to be optimistic about our future. Even when things are not going...

  It has not rained much during the past couple of weeos in my locale, and everything is very...

  One of my favorite movies of all time was released by Walt Disney in 1969. Starring Dean...

  It has been said that we live in a multi – cultural society. It certainly is true that our...

  Christians can be found in almost every nation and in every occupation. Some are more open...

  There is very little in life that surprises me. That does not mean that I cannot be...

  If you turn on your television, or listen to the radio, you will be inundated by...

  We hear much about faith these days. People say to us "have faith". There are"faith-based"...

  As a pastor, I endeavor to share with you the truth of God's Word, and not my opinion. I...

  This Sunday we will celebrate the most important day of the year, not only for Christians,...

  I am always thinking, thinking about life, the Author of life, and how His Word applies to...

  As a professional musician, I have been aware of the power and influence of music for many...

  On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry, farmer, lawyer, twice governor of Virginia, and supporter...

  It's been thirty-two years since I received a citation for speeding. I was traveling...

  Imitation has been described as the sincerest form of flattery. Actors and stand up...

  On Feb. 14, 2018, a former student at the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in...

  A prominent and respected man came to a well-known minister, asking him to come to his home...

  According to recent Barna Group research, 57% of American adults believe that knowing what...

  In the '70s, there was a successful advertising campaign by McDonalds that stated "You...

  Billions of dollars are spent each year by those seeking to be entertained. The desire to...