By Tom Smith“Christ, Our Passover Lamb”For the Jews, it began 4,000+ years ago; but, for the Christian, it began almost 2,000 years ago.The Passover.Yes, this past Monday...

“Are We Nearing the End??”In reality, there’s only One Who knows—and we should beware of those who say they do.The End Times.Ever since Jesus talked about what would happen...

The love of God is what gives us hope.Genesis 1:1-2 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face...

By Tom Smith“The Eclipse: A Wonder or Warning?”By the time you read this, it’ll be over.The eclipse.Yes, since the deadline for submitting this column is Monday noon,...

It's not who you are or who you're not, but what you're doing with what you've got!"Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will...

The Creator has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do."In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well." Romans...

By Tom Smith“Easter’s Over; Now What??”Yes, this column’s title says it all:“Easter’s Over; now what??”To those who view it as a time for stuffed bunny rabbits. . .plastic,...

Lord, give me the serenity to accept the person I cannot change, the courage to change the person I can, and the wisdom to know it’s me!"Why do you look at the speck of...

By Tom Smith“He Is Not Here; He Is Risen”“He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come see the place where the Lord lay.”Matthew 28:6How dark the night after Jesus...

What's true of biology is also true of faith: If it isn't growing, it's probably dead."For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to...

By Tom Smith“Mystery Musings”Sometimes we just need to accept things by Faith.Mystery musings.That’s what I call chewing-the-cud on those things we can’t understand—which,...

By Tom Smith“A Clear-and-Present Danger”Jesus warned about it—and so did John.False prophets and the “spirit of the anti-Christ.”Yes, some 2,000 years ago Jesus warned His...

Do your best, and then sleep in peace. God is awake."He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep." Psalm...

By Tom Smith“You Can’t Have It Both Ways”When it comes to God and Truth, you can’t have it both ways.You either believe Him or you don’t.Yes, you either believe in the God...

Success is not the key to happiness—happiness is the key to success. If you enjoy what you are doing, you will be successful."I know that there is nothing better for men...