This weather never ceases to amaze us. The jokes about weather in the south going from cold to hot to rainy to sunny (all in one day) are definitely based on truth. However, I have been cold lately. Have you? It led me to think about a concept we often use relating to being on … Continue reading It Is Cold Outside, But Is It Inside?
Christian Life
Who Are You?
Who are you? Really – who are you? That question usually leads us to think about a label. We think of a name, the family from which one comes, achievements or characteristics, one’s job, one’s failures, one’s flaws, or any other label we can attach. But none of those things truly define who you are. … Continue reading Who Are You?
Do You Have Margin?
When I was working on my doctorate, we had to read Richard Swenson’s book called Margin. I did not understand why it was necessary until I actually read it. I am glad that I did. We all know how busy life is. It is so easy to fill (or overfill) your schedule with things pertaining … Continue reading Do You Have Margin?
What Are You Doing for the New Year?
It is kind of funny how we stay up really late on December 31 and get up late on January 1 because of our celebration of the New Year. But if you think about it, we are actually getting the last out of the old year while starting the new year a little late. The … Continue reading What Are You Doing for the New Year?
What Do People See in You?
John Hess-Yoder was a missionary in Laos. While overseas he discovered some historical facts about the area that pictures the Kingdom of God. Before the colonialists decided where the official boundaries of Laos and Vietnam would exist, the kings of Laos and Vietnam agreed on how to choose who would pay taxes to which kingdom. … Continue reading What Do People See in You?
Are You Upset about Chandler?
Many of us remember the hit TV show “Friends.” It not only had incredible ratings when it was first aired, but 20 years after its finale, one can still find it on some channel every day. It was and is a cultural phenomenon. Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) died recently at the young age of 54. … Continue reading Are You Upset about Chandler?
Upstream or Downstream?
When I was young, all of the cool kids wore two different colored Izod shirts (one on top of the other). Later, Jams clothing was the rage. And today, whether it’s shoes, coats, or auto accessories, young people still go with the flow. (Adults do too, of course.) Most people tend to go along with … Continue reading Upstream or Downstream?
Are You Worried about the Next Generation?
I experienced two things this past week that caused me to think. I had the opportunity to help with a school’s See You at the Pole event. I also had the opportunity to speak to the Baptist Student Union at ECCC about making a difference. Both opportunities involved great teens and young adults. However, both … Continue reading Are You Worried about the Next Generation?
Just Another Day?
Does the following sound familiar? You get up on Monday and do what you have to do to make it through the day. You do the same thing Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Saturday and Sunday might offer you a small break, but you know Monday is coming. When I look at most people, their … Continue reading Just Another Day?
Bless Her Heart
“Bless her heart!” Have you heard that said? Have you ever said it? We Southerners have tried to turn gossip into an art form. We say what we want and then pretend like we really care about the person or situation. BUT – how do you like it when others gossip about you? What does … Continue reading Bless Her Heart
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