Author
Rick Higgins
There’s no shortage of situations that may cause us to become frustrated. Why do we find it easier to complain about our predicament rather than to rectify the situation? One reason is because we choose not to take responsibility for… Continue Reading →
The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom. Isaac Asimov Knowledge is important, but knowing what to do with our knowledge requires wisdom. It’s been said that wisdom is the quality… Continue Reading →
The source of our motivation may stem from a variety of reasons. Some may be motivated by a sense of accomplishment whereas others may be motivated to gain popularity. The Apostle Paul revealed the overarching motivation for Christians in his… Continue Reading →
Today I escaped anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions — not outside. Marcus Aurelius Do you find it difficult to escape from anxiety? It’s freeing to know that we have the… Continue Reading →
There are times in our lives when we may feel down and discouraged. We may feel that no one understands what we’re going through. There is One who not only knows what we’re going through, but He cares. Jesus understands… Continue Reading →
Instead of working toward retirement, work toward your ideal lifestyle. James Clear I experienced the truth of this principle forty years ago. My plan was to stay in the Navy for twenty years, receive a nice pension, and serve God…. Continue Reading →
Many people have an understanding of who Jesus claimed to be and they may have a familiarity with His teaching, but how many have truly connected with Him? Jesus was traveling to the home of a synagogue official whose daughter… Continue Reading →
As you invest time with God, you can stay on the path of life. Life does not always conform to my schedule. Interruptions are a part of life. Do we see interruptions as allowed by God? My time with God… Continue Reading →
Do what you love is for amateurs, Love what you do is a mantra for professionals. Seth Godin Commencement addresses are filled with the platitude to follow your passion. If people aren’t clear about their passion, then when they follow… Continue Reading →
When we sin, our natural tendency is to hide our transgression. This seems to be our natural instinct as Adam and Eve sought to conceal their transgression with fig leaves. They soon discovered that their human efforts at hiding sin… Continue Reading →
Reading gets us into God’s word – meditation gets God’s word into us. Reading God’s word is a good start, but if you’re looking for transformational change, then you need to practice Bible engagement. This involves meditating upon God’s word… Continue Reading →
There are statements that have credibility if they are made by people who have experienced what they are describing. There was a man who, before he had his own children, boldly declared his ten rules for raising children. After he… Continue Reading →
Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it. Epictetus Talk is cheap – our faith is demonstrated by our actions. The Apostle James posed the question, “If someone says he has faith but he has no works, can that faith save him? James… Continue Reading →
John the Baptist made an amazing statement to his followers as he saw Jesus approaching, The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John… Continue Reading →
What are your hidden sins? We work especially hard to hide those areas in our lives that we know are wrong. We may be able to keep those sins hidden from others, but we can never keep them hidden from… Continue Reading →
