Author
Rick Higgins
You cannot fly like an eagle on the wings of a wren. William Henry Hudson Many of us dream of soaring like an eagle, but do we have the capability? If you want the results that few people have, then… Continue Reading →
What are the times of greatest vulnerability in your life? We may think of some great challenges that we’ve faced; however, we usually prepare for those times and rise to the challenge. Our times of greatest vulnerability can be those… Continue Reading →
Minimalism is not about having less; it’s about making room for more of what really matters. We live in a society dominated by consumerism. Minimalism is an opportunity to to focus on the important matters of your life. You must… Continue Reading →
I’ve been unplugged these past several days – no internet, no social media, no cell phone (and no cell phone coverage). I’ve been enjoying God’s creation in the mountains with several men from our church. The Psalmist encouraged us in… Continue Reading →
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. Viktor E. Frankl When we face an intractable situation it can be easy to lose heart. We must see how God wants to change us… Continue Reading →
We know that are to love others as Jesus as loved us (John 13:34-35), but at times that seems like an impossible task. How can we love like Jesus loved? The Apostle John reveals that we can love others if… Continue Reading →
Many of us our familiar with the metaphor that describes how to boil a frog (not that you would want to). The premise is that if you place the frog in boiling water, it will jump out; however, if you place… Continue Reading →
We must learn to live in the ordinary “gray” day according to what we saw on the mountain. Oswald Chambers All of us experience “gray” days from time to time – some of us may even experience “gray” weeks or… Continue Reading →
Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at something that doesn’t really matter. Dwight L. Moody We may have a tendency to view success from the world’s perspective – a desire to have power, possessions, and… Continue Reading →
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman and Nan Silver, provides practical to help couples to strengthen their marriage. Here is a brief outline of the book: Chapter 1 – The truth about happy marriages Gottman and his… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind as you think of getting ready for a battle? The Apostle Paul gives us practical advice in his letter to the Ephesians. He advises us to be prepared for the battle as he instructs us on… Continue Reading →
A Contrarian’s Guide to Knowing God: Spirituality for the Rest of Us by Larry Osborne is a refreshing view of deepening your relationship with God. If you have felt frustrated by a formulaic approach to knowing God, then you may… Continue Reading →
The book of Genesis presents a striking truth — work was part of paradise. For many people, work has a negative connotation. We must realize that work can bring a sense of purpose of meaning to our lives. Work can… Continue Reading →
God doesn’t always meet our timetable. What is your response when God doesn’t show up as you expected? Martha and Mary could identify with that frustration. It was a somber day – their brother, Lazarus, had just passed away. Although they… Continue Reading →
John Rosemond provides biblical advice to help parents as they train their children: Because it is the most character-building, two-letter word in the English language, children have the right to hear their parents say “No” at least three times a… Continue Reading →
