Tim Tracy Next Stop: The Desert Did you know that the word “wilderness” occurs nearly 300 times in the Bible? Many people in the Bible had a wilderness experience– Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, just to name a few. And if you’re a Christian, sooner or later you’ll find yourself there also. You may wonder, “Why the wilderness? … Read more
Winter: Yea or Nay? Ah, winter: perhaps the most controversial of all the seasons. Unlike the others, winter is a season that you either love or hate. Take my wife, for instance. She has multiple health issues, including arthritis, which is aggravated by the cold, precipitation, and changes in barometric pressure. My wife hates … Read more
What Does Thanksgiving Mean To You? Thanksgiving is a special time of year for a lot of reasons. For some it’s the launch of the holiday season. These people know that when the turkey dinner is over the shopping season begins. For them, Thanksgiving is just the prelude to the real holiday– Black Friday. They … Read more
More Than A National Holiday It comes every November: Thanksgiving Day. For many Americans it’s a day to gather with family and friends, stuff yourself on delicious food, and watch football. Sadly, giving thanks to God is often left off the schedule. As a Christian, though, it seems kind of strange to dedicate just one … Read more
Riding the Anxiety Rollercoaster Have you been feeling a bit anxious lately? If so, you’re not alone. Are you feeling guilty for having those feelings? Don’t be. Many people in the Bible experienced anxiety. It’s not a result of flawed faith. Christians can and do experience anxiety at times. I know, because I recently had … Read more
Does America Have A Mental Health Crisis? Not so long ago, mental health was not a proper topic of conversation for most people. The pandemic of 2020 changed all that. Years later, many people are still struggling with mental and emotional problems as a result of the lockdown. One definition of mental health … Read more
Let’s face it, we all have days where we feel less than perfect about ourselves. Our hair just doesn’t seem to fall right, or our clothes are ill-fitting. The day gets off to a bad start, and we feel it’s all our fault. Although the occurrence of viewing ourselves in a less than ideal … Read more
Happy Rebirthday! My rebirthday is coming up in a few weeks. Yes, you read that right. For those of you who have never heard of the term, a rebirthday is the day you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior. On that day you are born again– hence, rebirthday. Another way of saying it is … Read more
Hooray For Fall (Or Is It Autumn?) The seasons of the earth are God’s idea. Genesis 8:22 declares, “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” God has a plan and a purpose for each season. I live in New England, … Read more
Do You Have Low Self Esteem? Self esteem is your own view of yourself, your capabilities, and your attributes. Low self esteem can be devastating to an individual’s personal, work, and scholastic life. The constant feeling of inadequacy and unworthiness can undermine attempts to succeed at even the smallest things. It is impossible to succeed … Read more