Unchanging Hope for an Ever-changing World This year in our monthly articles we are considering favorite verses from the Bible. This month’s favorite Bible verse is: Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” As one year ends and another begins, columnists and commentators look back…

I Need More…Joy After hastily opening the wrapped package and making the obligatory thank yous, it certainly didn’t take long to turn away from the thoughtful gift as something ho hum. Just then three-year-old Eleanor came along and stopping by the discarded item exclaimed, “Oh, my, what a beautiful gift!…

I Need More…MONEY Someone once asked John D. Rockefeller, “How much money is enough?” “Just a little more,” he answered. At the time, he was one of the wealthiest men in the world. Those who’ve heard that story and Rockefeller’s answer, usually divide into two groups: they either think of…

I Need More…FAITH “I Need More faith.” I can’t imagine any honest Christian who wouldn’t say a hearty “Amen” to that statement. Because of the common weakness of our sinful, human nature, the fervent request that a greatly distressed father made to Jesus regarding his son’s great need and his…

I Need More…Knowledge The Church of Scientology teaches that people are basically good, that their capabilities are unlimited, and those capabilities can be realized. People can also achieve new, higher states of awareness and ability. Scientology claims that the secrets to this higher knowledge can only be found in their…

I Need More…SATISFACTION “A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work” (Ecclesiastes 2:24). That is what the writer of the book of Ecclesiastes said, and he said it three different times in his book. It sounds simple enough: Somehow find the…

I Need More…SECURITY Everyone knows disappointment sooner or later. It’s that time when the car broke down, when national security was breeched, when we lost our job. It’s that time when doctors couldn’t cure us or our loved ones, our investments disappeared, friends disappointed us, when we disappointed ourselves. We…

I Need More…REST People put in many hours of work each week. Weeknight evenings are filled with activities for children and meetings of all sorts. When the weekend rolls around, there are many activities that we want to participate in. There are sports for children, recreation for families, and leisurely…

I Need More…CONFIDENCE Meet Doug. As he toes the line for the final game of his senior year basketball season, he wonders if his scholarship dream is going to happen. Meet Kristin. As she graduates from college, she wonders if she’s adequate for her new job. Meet Samantha. As she…

I Need More…STRENGTH After several attempts of twisting and tapping, the lid just wouldn’t budge. “Honey, can you open this for me?” Her teenage son is eager to flex his muscles. He opens the jar and hands it back to his mother. Life is sometimes like that jar, isn’t it?…