Author
Rick Higgins
We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the life that is waiting for us. Joseph Campbell There is a way that may seem right to us, but it is not… Continue Reading →
Why does contentment seem so illusive at times? A major reason is that we think that contentment is getting what we want rather than being satisfied with what we have. Content is the person who is satisfied with what he… Continue Reading →
It is never too late to be what you might have been. George Eliot If you’ve ever thought that it’s too late to move toward God’s destiny for your life, think about this – if you’re still alive, it’s not… Continue Reading →
What you are is God’s gift to you, what you become is your gift to God. Hans Urs von Balthasar This quotation reveals the interrelationship between God’s grace and our responsibility. God created us to be His workmanship (Ephesians 2:10)… Continue Reading →
What is your response to troubling news? Jesus informed His disciples of His upcoming departure and they were troubled at this distressing news. What about the plans for the promised kingdom? How could they get along without Him? Although Jesus… Continue Reading →
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. Pablo Picasso Are you an artist? When we think of artists what often comes to mind are painters, musicians, or dancers. One of… Continue Reading →
How many times do we need to forgive someone? That was the question Peter asked Jesus, Then Peter came and said to Him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?”… Continue Reading →
I recently completed The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer by Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa Epel. You may wondering what’s a telomere? The word telomere comes from the Greek language and it literally means “end part” – picture the… Continue Reading →
Fire is the test of gold; adversity of strong men. Seneca We often seek to avoid adversity; however, a certain amount of difficulty is helpful to us. Biology teaches us that hormesis is the result of stress in our lives that produces… Continue Reading →
How do you think the Dead Sea got its name? The saline content is so high that it is difficult to support life. The Sea of Galilee is approximately 90 miles north of the Dead Sea and it is teeming… Continue Reading →
Parents often focus on their child’s academic development and their proficiency in extra-curricular activities. John Rosemond emphasizes that parents must first teach them the three R’s of respect, responsibility, and resourcefulness. As we hear the childish bickering between the President of… Continue Reading →
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither suffer much nor enjoy much, because they live in the grey twilight that knows… Continue Reading →
What is your response when you’re feeling anxious? Some people double down and try harder to alleviate the stress. Others may feel so overwhelmed that they seek relief by finding ways to escape from the cause of their anxiety. Worry,… Continue Reading →
The great Commission is not an option to considered, but a command to be obeyed. Hudson Taylor Put on your sanctified imagination and imagine that Jesus has returned to heaven after finishing the work of redemption by paying the price… Continue Reading →
What is one of the greatest joy’s that a parent may experience? A cursory glance of the practices of many parents may lead one to believe that entrance into an ivy league school or an athletic scholarship is their main… Continue Reading →
