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
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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
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?
Are You Mad, Sad, or Glad?
Do you get mad, sad, or glad? Every day we have conversations, hear news reports, or read the opinions of others on social media about the turmoil and lawlessness in our society. Some people get mad about it and let their anger over the violence and corruption show through their responses. Some people get sad … Continue reading Are You Mad, Sad, or Glad?
Should I Do the Right Thing?
Have you ever done the right thing but were treated as if you did something awful? Maybe you stood up for someone when no one else would. Maybe you refused to join others in their gossiping or crude conversations. Maybe you chose not to participate in something that you knew was morally wrong (and possibly … Continue reading Should I Do the Right Thing?
Do You Really Know Him?
Have you ever asked someone about another person with a question like, “What is he/she really like?” The idea behind that question is that we want to know about someone at a deeper level. We know what the person seems to be like or what their public perception is, but we want to know more … Continue reading Do You Really Know Him?
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