National Good Neighbor Day

As we honor what it means to be a good neighbor today, I reflect upon one of Jesus’ more popular (and familiar) parables: ‘Parable of the Good Samaritan.’ There, he teaches us that a “good neighbor” is the person who gets personally involved in the affairs of others that require assistance or help. Having compassion on [...]

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Citizenship Day

In one of the key chapters contained in my first book in 2001, I wrote about American citizenship versus Kingdom citizenship. The similarities and differences are unique and captivating. Last Saturday, the 17th, the U.S. celebrated “Citizenship Day.” As Christians, we enjoy dual citizenship. Below is an excerpt that is intended to offer insight into [...]

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International Literacy Day

In the Book of Habakkuk, chapter 2, the LORD, through His prophet Habakkuk, answered a pivotal question to the nation of Judah in the midst of their sinful ways. The LORD said to him, “Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.” (KJV)  In our efforts to [...]

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What Labor Day means to me…

Today, in the United States, we recognize “Labor Day” as the opportunity to cease from our typical day-to-day labor. For the overwhelming majority of U.S. citizens, it is a welcomed day, always on the first Monday of the month, since we only “labor” at a job that we don’t like anyway. To learn more about [...]

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