Recently my daughter and her family went on vacation to Chicago. They love the Cubs, the Bears, the Blackhawks, and all things Chicago....

Thomas Jefferson wrote: “It is neither wealth nor splendor, but tranquility and occupation, which give happiness. ” The road to happiness can be confusing and bumpy at times....

When the issues of life overwhelm us and we feel we are losing ground, what is our reaction at that precise moment of chaos and despair? The Lord of Heaven and of the universe tells us that He is our refuge. Let us believe this with every strength of our being and stay steadfast on His Word....

How many times do we, based on limited knowledge, set our minds on what seems to be an excellent course of action without ever realizing that we’re unable, or unwilling, to see hidden dangers? We pray hard for God to remove the obstacles from our path, but could it be that sometimes the hindrances that appear might actually be put in place by Him in order to save us from things we can’t anticipate? God warns believers against relying on what “appears to be right” while neglecting His revealed truth. That’s because no person in this world has the full picture of what’s really taking place at any given moment, nor can anyone fathom the ramifications of their actions or see all the shortcomings in their plans....

Many times while walking along the beach you may have seen children building sandcastles. Then you watched a wave roll and crash onto the shore—washing away the sandcastles and leaving no memory of what was there....

The tallest tree in the world is the California Redwood. In 2006, a redwood was discovered that broke all records, reaching 379....

We should never underestimate how much something small, done in kindness, can mean something so big to someone else. As a kid, my uncle Jerry used to always bring me a Hershey Bar when he came to visit....

Throughout the Bible stories about King David, we see a brave, warrior-king whom God refers to as a man after His own heart. However, the story of David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel shows David’s flaws as well as his virtues. ...

"Where is God when I need Him the most? Probably every believer has struggled with that question at some time. Disappointments and discouragement come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes linger for a very long time." ...

You have an awesome gift inside you that can change another person’s life—a gift of love and hope that is a heavenly delight. You have a choice whether to share this gift or keep it tucked away....