As I look at the country around us, the divisions between us are hard to miss. You can name almost any subject, and it will not take long to pick out the different beliefs that have led to different sides. However, what concerns me is not that there are opposing sides around different issues because … Continue reading When the Country Needs a Heart-Change
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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?
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?
Are You Ready for Christmas?
Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone. I hope yours was special as you expressed your gratitude to God for His many, many blessings. But now – we enter the Christmas season. Are you ready? I am not asking if you have all of your presents, have put up your decorations, have all of your parties … Continue reading Are You Ready for Christmas?
Life Is Hard But God Is Good
Life can be hard. Believe me; I know firsthand. How we choose to face the hardships of life is important – very important. Our reactions can lead us into misery and anger, or they can lead us into growth and future joy. Jesus faced more hardship than we can wrap our minds around. Many people … Continue reading Life Is Hard But God Is Good
When Everything Seems to Be Changing
Does everything seem to be changing? The Cooks have faced and are facing many changes of late. This weekend I had the honor of officiating my niece’s wedding; she is the first of that generation to experience that. However, my son is also about to be married while also graduating from college and beginning dental … Continue reading When Everything Seems to Be Changing
What Do You Do When You Are Disappointed?
It happens. A lot! Someone hurts you whether you realize it or not. A trusted friend seems to turn on you. Things happen that rock your world. You expectations or hopes are not met. And disappointment follows. We all know that life is full of disappointments. They can be big or small. Most of them … Continue reading What Do You Do When You Are Disappointed?
It It All About Jesus
One of the most beautiful buildings in the world is the Taj Mahal in India. The emperor Shah Jahan commissioned its creation to honor his deceased wife. Since it is nearly four hundred years old, many legends have been created in connection with it. One legend describes how passionate the emperor was to build a … Continue reading It It All About Jesus
Driving in the Fog
Something happened today that I found very illustrative. The fog rolled in. OK, I realize that fog isn't mysterious, and it isn't strange - but it caused me to think (or, should I say, reflect). I was coming home for lunch when I saw fog ahead - it was rolling in from the Gulf (and … Continue reading Driving in the Fog
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