We live in an era of having many “friends,” but few real friendships. In reality, we may have many Facebook “friends” or Twitter followers, but very few, if any, real people that lead to real, meaningful conversations. There’s nothing more important than our relationship with God, family and friends. If you have unwittingly outgrown having […]
This morning, I find myself missing my two sons. They are in their thirties now and have their own families, careers, travel schedules, social events and other activities that demand their time and energy. We get together with them as often as we can, and it’s a blessing they both live close enough for us […]
“Is there one decision you could make today that’ll make tomorrow better?” “Is there one change you could make today that’ll make tomorrow better?” Zig Ziglar A commandment from the Lord to Joshua: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God […]
C.S. Lewis once said, “In our own cases we accept excuses too easily; in other people’s, we don’t accept them easily enough.” This quote reminds me of what Jesus said: “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?” (Luke […]
How do we react when we develop a plan, work the plan, but our plan doesn’t go as planned? A few answers come to mind…anger, discouragement, bitterness, disappointment, for sure. Usually, after experiencing these emotions, my best course of action is to surrender these emotions, and my failed plan, to God with an open mind, […]
On January 13 one of my best friend’s from high school shared with me that her 10 year old grandson, Coleton, was severely injured while being pulled behind a Four-wheeler on a sled. He’s been in a coma since the accident. This morning doctors find it necessary to remove bone fragments in his brain in […]
God blesses each one of us with gifts and also passion(s). Many times, people are able to utilize those gifts and passions in their work. Other times, people use their gifts and whatever they are passionate about in serving others or in a hobby. The important thing is to use them! In doing so, you […]
Often the challenges in life beat us down and cause us to feel physically, emotionally and even spiritually drained. We feel like there’s nothing “left in the tank” for our family or ourselves. Jesus said this to the weary: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. […]
Sometimes, when I see arrogance in athletics, entertainment, academia, politics or business, I think about what I heard someone say years ago: “People are like a turtle on a fence post. They are on top, but they certainly didn’t get there without a lot of help.” “For who makes you different than anyone else? What […]
When we have a need, God wants us to ask Him for help and direction. In Hebrews 4:16 we are encouraged in our approach to prayer: “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” When we […]