In Genesis chapters 11-14 & 19 we learn about a man named Lot. At a young age, Lot lost his father. He was raised by his Uncle Abram (Abraham) until they decided to part ways. Abram gave Lot first pick of the new land he would occupy. In verse 10 of Genesis chapter 13, we read that Lot saw the land of Sodom and that it was well-watered. Unfortunately, this land may have been well-watered, but it was also wicked (Genesis 13:13). It was not long before Lot had a lot to deal with. His Continue Reading
Your Best Life
When I consider what I’ve seen on social media, what I’ve heard on television, what I’ve read in books, and what I desire in my own heart, I think it’s safe to conclude that many of us want to live our “best life.” There are hashtags, songs, apparel, and even line dances all celebrating and encouraging people to live life to the fullest. I’m sure we all understand that no one’s life will be perfect. Stuff happens. The abandonment, the loss, the betrayal, the unexpected and unfortunate stuff Continue Reading
Myth Busters
"The flu vaccine causes the flu." Either you believe this yourself or you know someone who does. The sad thing is, it’s a myth. It is simply not true. The viruses in the flu shot are killed and in the nasal spray vaccine the virus is weakened so that neither one can cause the flu. What I have seen happen often is that someone will catch a cold and conclude that the vaccine was the culprit. Some people may catch the flu shortly after they're vaccinated, not because of the vaccine, Continue Reading