God designed people for connections.  There is something within us as people that desires to be connected to others.  It makes sense then that Satan would attempt to place obstacles in our path to thwart that desire.  Political and social events over the past several years represent some of these obstacles.  As people, we can easily point to the differences we have with others based on their polit...

Ever have one of those periods in life where you think everything is against you? No one really cares what you are doing, nor do they see the effort you are putting in and what you are trying to accomplish for the good?  Just out there all alone, on your own.  Every now and again, I run into one of those “God appointment” stories that causes me to pause, reevaluate my thinking, ask His forgiveness...

We are less than 24 hours away from the United States of America turning 248.  July 4th marks the official birthday of the US and the celebration that follows.  It is one of the only holidays that most every American celebrates.  Cookouts, vacations and fireworks are just a few ways that we celebrate the day our founders declared independence from Great Britain.  Millions have traveled to see the ...

The annual State of the Bible report from the American Bible Society has dropped. https://sotb.research.bible/  For 14 years, American Bible Society has reported on the State of the Bible by investigating Americans’ relationship with God, faith, and the Bible.  Given the observational state of the spiritual direction of our country, this report has always helped explain why we feel, see and experi...

Physicist Amos E. Dolbear is not a household name, but his contributions are well known.  Dolber chaired the Department of Astronomy and Physics at Tufts University in 1874. He was a "theoretical scientist" who enjoyed the discovery of new possibilities, including his pioneering research concerning telephony.  His most interesting discovery came from an 1897 issue of The American Naturalist. His h...