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
Faith
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?
Are You Afraid to Open the Door?
When I was young, I had a lingering wish that often moved over to my dreams. I envisioned Ed McMahon knocking on our door with that giant check from American Family Publishers. It never became a reality, but I enjoyed wishing for it. I have a feeling that if a company tried to do that … Continue reading Are You Afraid to Open the Door?
Can I Really Have a Better Future?
Have you ever read something or been to a conference or meeting where you were told that you could do something great or overcome something awful – but you did not see how it was possible? There are times when we cannot understand how life could be better because we have never experienced it. Other … Continue reading Can I Really Have a Better Future?
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