Gilland: It is true, life is hard
Life isn't easy, but we can turn to One who makes all things new.
Gilland: Generosity is contagious
One church’s giving changes lives around the world.
Gilland: When reality does not match memories
Recalling a search for buried treasure.
Gilland: Precious and Few
Family love is a precious gift not to be taken for granted or neglected
Gilland: You heard it here
How much more peace we could enjoy if we talked less and listened more?
Gilland: Keep pressing on
Thoughts on persevering through life's trials and challenges.
Gilland: A smile goes a long way
It’s more fun to greet someone who appears happy or jovial.
Gilland: Suffer the little ones
Thoughts on the Supreme Court's landmark decision.
Gilland: A Father’s love, life and legacy
Reflecting on my Dad’s sacrifice, support and love.
Gilland: Choosing faith over fear
A name that would be worthy to appear on any list of favorite characters in the Bible would be that of Joshua, son of Nun. In […]
Gilland: Pondering the greatest gift
We’ve had a flurry of birthdays recently, and what joyous times those are. Having four children, then adding four spouses, then the grands, gives us plenty […]
Gilland: How do you mend a broken heart?
The experience of heartbreak is just about as old as life itself. Going all the way back to Genesis 1, we see that this human condition […]
Gilland: Hope makes a big difference
I had an interview with a guest recently, and he referred to himself as a “glass half-full kind of guy.” I chucked inwardly at that description, […]
Gilland: A life well lived
My family just said goodbye to my dear Mother, who passed away in Indiana on May 4. Mom lived to be a ripe ole’ age of […]
GIlland: A quiet confidence in God
We are all facing it daily—dire statements from governmental leaders, expressions of fear from neighbors and family members, and endless headlines pointing us to even greater […]
Ex-Gator QB Driskel talks UF, family camp
Former Gator quarterback Jeff Driskel had his best season at UF in 2012, when he led the team to an 11-2 record, a Sugar Bowl appearance, […]
Gilland: A word on preaching what we practice
It was my great privilege to be invited to the recent D6 Conference in Orlando, a large gathering of church leaders, heads of ministries, and Christian […]
Gilland: Hope is alive because He lives
It is no accident or coincidence that people all over the globe are celebrating Easter Sunday this morning. In every continent, in every nation, believers in […]
Gilland: The blessing of friendship
We learn the value of a friend in the very beginning of our lives. From those early times of skipping rope on the sidewalk, enjoying neighborhood […]
Gilland: The power of encouragement
There is one need that we all face, regardless of our age, background, ethnicity, or level of faith in God, and that is our need for […]
Gilland: A whole new world
I am sure that somebody, at some time, would have said this: “I am an old-fashioned guy living in a new-fangled world.” Well, at least that […]