I still remember the day – and the disappointment. I was a poor seminary student, and I decided to splurge and buy a big shrimp po’boy at Glynn’s Drive-in in Bogalusa. I got the big one, so I could have leftovers. That first half (hot and fresh) was wonderful, and I looked forward to eating … Continue reading Has Life Become Stale?
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How to Overcome the Weight in My Life
What’s holding you back? Where are you struggling? What is keeping you from talking to that neighbor or coworker about what Jesus could do in their life? What is keeping you from living in a way that truly honors God and shows others that you belong to Him? What habit, routine, or sin is consistently … Continue reading How to Overcome the Weight in My Life
When the Creek Rises…
“God willing and the creek don’t rise.” Have you ever heard that phrase? Have you ever used it? For those who have not heard that phrase, basically, it means that you plan to do something unless you face something that you were not expecting. However, think about the words in that old phrase. Does God … Continue reading When the Creek Rises…
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
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?
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?
Prayer Is Amazing!
Have you ever thought about how amazing prayer is? Most of us know that prayer is important. Most of us know that we should pray – regularly. Most of us also know that we do not pray as often as we should. Think about what that means. We say that we know we should pray … Continue reading Prayer Is Amazing!
When Thinking Turns into Worry
How much time do you spend thinking? We know that thinking is important. After all, we grew up hearing that you should think before you speak. That implies that we often speak before we think. The truth is that we think more than we realize. We constantly process everything around us (sounds, images, moving things, … Continue reading When Thinking Turns into Worry
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