Most of us love it when life flows smoothly, when things are good, and when challenges are few. But I’ve found that I usually experience much more growth through times of testing and challenge than I do through times of comfort and ease. Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

It would take little effort to see that gossip is a fascination among human beings. Wisdom would show us that gossip is a source of contempt and destruction, but popular culture remains inordinately obsessed with it. What of Christians, though? Are we above this?

Job 33:14-16 says; “God speaks again and again, though people do not recognize it. He speaks in dreams, in visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on people as they lie in their beds. He whispers in their ears…” Do you have a dream? Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

Every so often I share an episode that is centered on the gospel. If you listening today, and are not 100% sure that you're on your way to heaven, this message is for you. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.

How we look at things is important. In today's Thanksgiving episode of Morning Manna, I share some thoughts on using the lens of thanksgiving when looking at challenges and disappointments.

I love the words of Christ to the apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:9, And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Enough... we have enough. We have more than enough in God's grace today.

Ask anyone today, "What is truth?" and you’re sure to start an interesting conversation. Try it on a university campus and you’re likely to receive laughter, scorn, and derision. Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

Remember playing Hide & Seek as a child? Remember those words, "Ready or not here I come?" I want to challenge you today with the idea of Readiness. How ready are you? How prepared are you for life and the things it may present to you today?

Do you ever have a stone in your hand? Do you have a judgmental attitude toward people who have made bad choices? Do you ever pass judgment on people whose kids are a little wild, or whose marriage isn't working, or who don't live by the rules and traditions you've grown up with? Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

We are three part beings. We have a body through which we connect with the physical world around us through touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. We have our spirit which connects to God and we have a soul through which we relate to others around us with our mind will and emotions. There has been a lot written about how to care for our physical bodies and a lot written about caring for ourselves spiritually, but today I want to share some thoughts on taking care of your soul.