It was Jesus’ first miracle. Looking back, it might seem a little odd to us in modern America. Christians of our culture have often declared alcoholic drink as out of bounds. Not fit for “serious” Christians. And not without reason.  Alcoholism has ruined many.  Drunk driving has claimed too many lives. We are told by the apostle Paul not to get drunk on wine, but to have minds controlled by the H...

The path of a disciple who follows Jesus is not always easy. We have the Holy Spirit to comfort us, the Bible to guide us, yet we still face the hardships and life struggles that all humans are subject to. We are not exempt just because we are Christian; in fact, we may face additional troubles as Satan attacks in this spiritual battle that rages all around us, since we have chosen a side.The Bibl...

It was opening day for the St Louis Cardinals! We had talked about doing this for a long time, because opening day is special. They bring in the Clydesdales to prance around the stadium pulling the red wagon. There are always some of the retired Cardinal greats from yesteryear parading around in convertibles. Then comes the current team members. The crowd is electric, the stadium full. Because the...