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
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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?
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?
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
Focus on Yourself?
As I was driving to work today, a somewhat common thing happened. Several others and I were getting close to an intersection where we would turn left. Everyone was slowing down, but I noticed a vehicle coming up fast behind me. The teenage driver whipped into the right lane and sped past me and another … Continue reading Focus on Yourself?
How Do We Know the Direction to Go?
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to address the graduating class of Canton Academy at their baccalaureate service. As I prepared and spoke, I prayed for them and about them. What will they do next? Where will they go? What will their future look like? Will they blaze their own trail or follow the … Continue reading How Do We Know the Direction to Go?
Does America Need Our Prayers?
What can we do about all the turmoil going on around us? Every time I look at the news (or just around me), I see crime, political nastiness and fighting, selfishness, war, division, hate, fear, and so much more. We all wish that things would get better, but they do not seem to be. What … Continue reading Does America Need Our Prayers?
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