Author
Rick Higgins
Transformation occurs when we realize who God created us to be. The above quotation reminds me of a principle I read years ago by Abraham Maslow as he described the concept of self-actualization, “What a man can be, he must… Continue Reading →
What enables people to withstand hardship and adversity? Here’s a clue – what enables trees to withstand strong winds and adversity? A tree’s beauty may be revealed in its branches, but its strength lies in its roots. Trees that are strong… Continue Reading →
There are two great days in a person’s life—the day we are born and the day we discover why. William Barclay Do you know why you were born? It’s been said that a person who has a why to live… Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt like something or someone was holding you back from getting to where you needed to go? You set out enthusiastically toward your goal, but before long you find yourself entangled—mired–held back—by circumstances, people, your own thoughts,… Continue Reading →
There is a proverb that states, “Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” We often reflect the behavior and attitudes of those with whom we associate. After Jesus’ disciples received the Holy Spirit they were transformed… Continue Reading →
Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are. Jim Rohn writes, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Do we realize the incredible influence of our friends? Research indicates that… Continue Reading →
Do you wonder at times why people seem so determined? The members of the early church were willing to endure hardship and privation to spread the Gospel message to the ends of the earth. Why were they willing to endure… Continue Reading →
How would you describe the standard to which a man should aspire? Society has a tendency to idealize the macho individual who prides himself on his rugged individualism. Some people picture a Christian man as being weak and passive. The… Continue Reading →
This past week I had the opportunity to attend the Global Leadership Summit. Here is a small sampling of ideas that resonated with me from some of the speakers. Craig Groeschel Great leaders never cast blame. Great leaders take responsibility.You… Continue Reading →
We have a tendency to view God from our perspective. If God acted in a certain way in the past then we believe that he will act the same way in the future. The prophet Isaiah delivered a proper perspective… Continue Reading →
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana We have a responsibility to be students of history so we don’t make the same mistakes of those who have gone before us. The lessons of history… Continue Reading →
What constitutes a healthy relationship with God? There are a variety of viewpoints toward God. Some people have a cavalier attitude toward God and a number of people do not believe in God or don’t care that God exists. The… Continue Reading →
Can you think of anything in your life that is too big for God? G. Campbell Morgan We have a tendency to magnify our problems and minimize the God who can solve those problems. We need to think rightly about… Continue Reading →
All of us have blind spots. Blind spots are those areas in which we have no awareness, but are evident to others. Blind spots can cause us problems and that is why we need trusted people in our lives who… Continue Reading →
We looked at Psalm 145 today and this is one of the last Psalms attributed to David. This is an acrostic Psalm in which we move into the rarefied air of heaven and gain an accurate view of God. Our… Continue Reading →
