Have you ever said something to someone, then almost immediately wish you hadn’t said it? I have. It has been said, “you cannot ‘unsay’ a cruel word.” The book of James is filled with wisdom. The 5th chapter is all about “taming the tongue.” In verses 5 and 6 he compares the tongue to a …
“It doesn’t take a very big person to carry a grudge.” That’s a clever and interesting quote…until someone deceives us or hurts us very deeply. But, forgiveness is interwoven into the fabric of our faith. The One we follow, Jesus, is ‘all about’ forgiveness. There is a freedom that comes when we forgive…even when the …
I’m thankful for this truth Paul has given us: “He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy.” (Titus 3:5)
Those of you who know me well know that I love my Ford F-150 pickup truck (perhaps a little too much). Author/Philosopher, C.S. Lewis once said, “All these toys were never intended to possess my heart. My true good is in another world and my only true treasure is Christ.” That is so true. My …
“Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the One who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference.” (Max Lucado)
I have a friend who I respect. I know that he cares for me enough to let me know when my attitude gets off-track or if I am not giving my best effort. He looks me in the eye and speaks truth to me. It’s uncomfortable sometimes, but later I’m always thankful. If you don’t …
In the ninth chapter of John, Jesus heals a blind man who had been blind from birth. The religious leaders (the Pharisees) didn’t believe this miracle. They questioned the blind man, his parents, and accused Jesus of sinning because He healed on the Sabbath. After questioning the blind man a second time, he simply told …
Isn’t it ironic that when Pilate was questioning Jesus that he asked Him, “What is truth?” (John 18:38) Of course, Truth was standing right in front of him but he either refused to see or he really wasn’t earnestly seeking truth. Author C.S. Lewis once said, “Thirst was made for water, inquiry for truth.” In …
Abraham Lincoln often quoted poet John Lyndgate with these true words: “You can please some of the people all the time, you can please all the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time.” We have more peace in our life and we are so much …
As a former coach I always enjoy talking about my former players. I talk about how “this one” is a doctor, “that one” is a pastor, teacher, coach or a successful businessman. To be honest, I don’t like to talk about those who are struggling and perhaps even in despair. We all have struggles, battle …