Author
Rick Higgins
Why are some people able to persevere through adversity, whereas others are crushed by their problems? When you realize that the difficulties you encounter have a purpose, then you have the ability to withstand them. What enabled Job to persevere through… Continue Reading →
Proper planning is essential for success in life. Many of us are familiar with the adage, if you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail. When you’re involved in a large project, then you know the necessity of detailed planning…. Continue Reading →
You can choose courage or you can choose comfort, but you can’t have both. Brené Brown The dilemma we face is that we want courage without the discomfort. Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do, even when it’s uncomfortable…. Continue Reading →
As you face the many challenges of life, it’s easy to lose sight of God’s purpose for you. The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians describes us as being dead in our trespasses and sins. We were living according to… Continue Reading →
Jesus has a special gift for you. He made the offer to His disciples as they were about to face one of their greatest challenges and that same gift is available to you today. These things I have spoken to… Continue Reading →
I have the power to decide what this event means. Seneca You may not have control over your external circumstances, but you do have control over your thought life. Viktor Frankl taught us that we have the opportunity to choose… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, preach the word? You may picture an individual holding an open Bible speaking to a congregation. That is included in the meaning, but the word, preach, is not limited to formal… Continue Reading →
Many people desire to be happy, but how many people are experiencing genuine happiness? People often find happiness from their external circumstances. When life is going well they are happy, but when life does not go as they had hoped… Continue Reading →
The illusion that we understand the past fosters overconfidence in our ability to predict the future. Daniel Kahneman Daniel Kahneman in Thinking, Fast and Slow, gives the following problem, A bat and ball cost $1.10. The bat costs one dollar… Continue Reading →
We usually have a notion of what life should be. When reality does not match our idealized picture, then we may become frustrated. To alleviate our frustration, we can either change the external circumstances or we can change our perception… Continue Reading →
(The picture in this post was drawn by Jaimelyn Sapienza during a recent sermon at the Church at LifePark.) What percentage of people would you say are experiencing freedom in their lives? A number of people are in bondage due… Continue Reading →
Today’s sermon was from John 8:31-36, here are some quotes, 1. Thank God Almighty, we are free at last! 2. The prisons we erect in our minds can be as debilitating as any prison made out of concrete and steel…. Continue Reading →
You can do many things, but you can’t do everything. When you are young it’s important to explore many activities and discover your strengths. As you get older, it’s important to develop focus and develop your strengths. The saying, “Jack… Continue Reading →
The sorrows of life can seem overwhelming at times. How do we maintain peace and even joy in the midst of difficult circumstances? The Apostle Paul had more of his share of hardships, Five times I received from the Jews… Continue Reading →
The easiest way to gain contentment is to want the things you already have. Why does contentment seem so illusive at times? Contentment is not simply getting what you want, but it’s wanting what you’ve got. We are rich if… Continue Reading →
