Who makes you mad? Who do you find hard to forgive? Who would you consider to be your enemy? You know (as well as I do) that there are plenty of people who “do you wrong.” It is hard to smile when you are around them. It is hard to listen when others praise them. … Continue reading Has Someone Done You Wrong?
How to Experience Something Amazing
Have you ever wanted to go somewhere special? Maybe you heard about it from others, and it sounded like an incredible place. Maybe you saw pictures, and it looked like a fun place. However, you did not really know what it would be like until you actually got there. I cannot help but think about … Continue reading How to Experience Something Amazing
What Do You Do When Others Don’t Agree with You?
We all have opinions, right? At least that is my opinion. Opinions are natural. We think a certain way. We have experiences that shape our view of things. We make decisions based on what we think. At the same time, we do not know everything, we can be wrong, and we think that others are … Continue reading What Do You Do When Others Don’t Agree with You?
Celebrate Freedom – True Freedom
Happy Independence Day! Many years ago, when the American colonists declared their freedom from England, it was a great day – for them and for us. They began a venture into the unknown to establish and safeguard American freedom. And since then, we have taken great pride in our freedom and independence. Each year we … Continue reading Celebrate Freedom – True Freedom
Dealing with a Broken World
What is happening throughout our world? People are miserable. People are hurting. People are angry. People do not know where to turn or what to do. We see it on display every day. Short tempers lead to arguments or vindictive words being spewed. Leaders lash out at their perceived opponents rather than leading people to … Continue reading Dealing with a Broken World
When We Need Others
Mary was miserable. She moved to a new area and no longer had friends and family living nearby. She wanted connections. She wanted friendships. She did not want to feel alone. Since she always had had connections in her church, she decided to visit a church. Upon arriving at the church she picked, Mary was … Continue reading When We Need Others
Do Not Judge Others
Growing up, I remember watching professional football and always seeing at least one sign with a Bible verse on it. Do you remember what that verse was? It was John 3:16 – the verse that most people knew. Today, I’m afraid that most people do not know what that verse states, but they do know … Continue reading Do Not Judge Others
Is the Impossible Possible?
What impossible thing are you facing? Do your bills seem to be beyond your reach? Are you facing a health issue that you cannot seem to conquer? Do you have a relationship that seems to be forever broken? Are you clueless over what you can do to help your child or grandchild? What seems impossible … Continue reading Is the Impossible Possible?
Fill Your Bucket This Summer
Going to the beach used to be a regular source of joy for my family when my children were younger. We would search for seashells, set up a tent (and pray that the wind did not take it away), play, rest, and fill buckets with sand and water – over and over. It was amazing … Continue reading Fill Your Bucket This Summer
You Don’t Have to Be a Failure
Have you ever failed at something? OK – that is a silly question because we know that everyone fails at some point. I suppose that I should ask what you did after failing. Nobody wants to fail, and nobody likes failing. However, if you look back, you can see that failure offers you an opportunity … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Be a Failure
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