The faster our world moves, the less patience we have. When we want something, we want it now. When presented with two equal choices, we make our… read more
When I was a boy growing up in Egypt, my grandfather was a building contractor by trade and a lay leader in the Brethren Church. He lived in a small… read more
The unity of the family is under attack in a serious way in our society today. Divorce rates for first-time marriages in America are estimated… read more
Lately, I find myself spending more time in front of the TV than I normally would, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. I‘m not sure investing more… read more
For decades, Sam Rayburn was recognized as one of the most powerful politicians in America. When asked by a reporter to recount the most important… read more
One of the things I like about the writings of the Christian church father St. Augustine of Hippo (354–430) is his rich use of analogies1 in… read more
Kenneth R. SamplesScience and Faith Building Blocks
With each passing year, there are more and more ungodly influences vying for the attention of our nation’s young people. Biblical values are… read more
We want the best for our children. We work hard to provide them the best opportunities, education, possessions, and quality of life that we possibly… read more
As we pursue God, we discover a difficult Truth: Living out the principles in the Bible is not as easy as we may think. Loving God and loving our… read more