Author
Rick Higgins
The phrase, “I’ve arrived”, may engender a feeling of contentment, accomplishment, and unfortunately, a lack of growth. There may be aspects in our lives in which we have arrived; however, our quest for spiritual maturity has no finish line –… Continue Reading →
We can’t buy good health; we must earn it. Joel Fuhrman As the New Year approaches many people are making resolutions regarding their fitness. Sadly most people jettison their resolutions after a few weeks because it’s not part of their… Continue Reading →
What is your response when you feel overwhelmed? As you go through life there will be times when you feel despair. How can you continue on when all seems lost? The Apostle Paul gives us sage advice, Now may the… Continue Reading →
I recently read Eat to Live: The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss by Joel Fuhrman. I’m scheduled to run the Charleston Half Marathon next month and I haven’t been able to train for it the way I… Continue Reading →
There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have grown hopeless about them. Clare Boothe Luce The word hope is desire and expectation combined into one concept. Whereas faith often describes a rational sense of certitude, hope conveys… Continue Reading →
One simple way to determine the location of your treasure is to look at your calendar and your credit card statement. Your calendar reflects how you spend your time and your credit card statement reveals how you spend your money…. Continue Reading →
A minimalist does not have the least number of things, but the optimal number of things. Some people view minimalism as an ascetic practice. Minimalism is the intentional focus on what we value most and the removal of that which… Continue Reading →
Life may seem chaotic at times and peace of mind may seem elusive. So how do we experience peace of mind in the midst of the storm? The prophet Isaiah lived in a time that was characterized by uncertainty and significant… Continue Reading →
Thou hast made us for Thyself and our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee. Augustine Augustine reveals the primacy of finding our rest in God. Many people try to find peace through external means – escapism, drugs, or… Continue Reading →
We have all experienced the frustration of having to wait. The Israelites were desperately waiting on the promised Messiah when Isaiah gave them a comforting perspective. The first 39 chapters of the book of Isaiah are primarily describing judgment and… Continue Reading →
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. John Wooden One of the most revered coaches in the history of sports, John… Continue Reading →
Many of us have hopes and dreams of what we would like to do – the question is what does God want us to do? Regardless of your vocation, God has a special plan for you. It’s the same plan… Continue Reading →
He enjoys much who is thankful for little. Thomas Secker The key to thankfulness is not getting what you want, but wanting what you’ve got. Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect upon our blessings and give thanks to God…. Continue Reading →
How do you respond to frustration? A common response is to grumble and complain. We encounter situations everyday that can cause us frustration. A cursory reading of the Gospels reveals that Jesus faced more of His share of frustrations and… Continue Reading →
The best way to predict the future is to create it. Peter F. Drucker Peter Drucker was one of the most influential voices in modern management. His insights and wisdom have provided stability to many people and organizations. As you… Continue Reading →
