Children’s Day

In celebration of Children’s Day across the United States, remember this: Our children are a gift from God (Genesis 33:5), they are God’s heritage (Psalm 127:3-5), and they are the crown of old men (Proverbs 17:6). Proverbs 22:6 is a biblical prescription for rearing children.  This verse reveals two key ingredients in the prescription: First, [...]

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International Day of Tolerance

Across the globe today, together we celebrate “International Tolerance” of one another. Let’s set-aside external differences and come together as brothers and sisters in Christ. God’s Word clearly teaches us to tolerate and be patient with one another. For starters, Acts 17:26 explains that we (human creation) are made from “one blood” and God determines [...]

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World Kindness Day

Around the globe, November 13th is recognized as “World Kindness Day.”  Simply put, be kind to others today. It can be a challenge at times in the midst of this unkind world, but it can be achieved. Christians represent our Heavenly Father in the earth (Genesis 1:26) and are ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20). [...]

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Daylight Savings Time!

Well…it’s time for another change in season and time. We experienced that last weekend in New Jersey during a significant snowfall. In the Old Testament, God teaches us valuable lessons about His seasons and how the time is impacted: “He changes the times and the seasons…He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those [...]

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