Rejoice in Him

Claire, Elisabeth, Ginger, Julie, and Rick share thoughts from the heart to the heart

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The Greatest Christmas Gift Ever!

What is the greatest Christmas gift you’ve ever received?  Was it an official “Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle” with a compass in the stock?  Perhaps it was a special memory of being with a loved one after… Continue Reading →

Great Exploits

I’ve been contemplating the life of the prophet Daniel this week.  He is an incredible combination of profound competence and righteous character – Daniel is a great model of a spiritual leader.  Near the end of this short book is an arresting… Continue Reading →

Seeing through the clouds

As I was driving to work this morning the sky was mostly cloudy with rays of sun shining through the clouds.  As I was thinking about the 11th anniversary of September 11th, I thought how our lives may be cloudy… Continue Reading →

The value of a good idea

I am eagerly looking forward to the Global Leadership Summit and as I was reflecting on reasons why I enjoy the Summit it is because I gain a number of great ideas that I can incorporate in my life and… Continue Reading →

Happy 4th of July!

On the 4th of July America celebrates the freedom that we enjoy as a nation.  We must realize however, our true source of freedom.  As Jesus was speaking with His countrymen he declared,   So if the Son makes you… Continue Reading →

All this I did for thee

A few weeks ago we were in Lititz, Pennsylvania which was founded by the Moravians in 1756 and is the home of Moravian Archives Museum.  As I looked at the impressive church buildings I couldn’t help but think of Count… Continue Reading →

Standing in Awe

A few weeks ago Jeanne and I had the privilege of being with our four grandchildren for a week at the beach.  It was great to see their enthusiasm, excitement, and sense of awe during our time together.  It’s unfortunate… Continue Reading →

WHO DOES JESUS CALL?

Have you ever thought about the type of people Jesus calls?  Is it people who have it all together?  Is it the sharp ones who can really make a contribution to the kingdom of God?  That’s what the Pharisees thought… Continue Reading →

DON’T MISS THE GOOD

As you look at the headlines it can easy to focus on the negative in the world but don’t miss the good events that are happening.  Check out this post by Seth Godin about Caines Arcade.  It’s a short video… Continue Reading →

THE PERFECTION OF IMPERFECTION

Have you ever lamented the fact that you’re not perfect?  You may have thought “If only I were (fill in the blank, for example:  thinner, richer, stronger, smarter, popular, etc.).   But what if your life was as it should be? … Continue Reading →

ENLARGING YOUR HORIZON

Konrad Adenauer said, “We all live under the same sky, but we don’t all have the same horizon.”  This past weekend Jeanne and I had the opportunity to visit the Alps.  From our vantage point six countries may be seen… Continue Reading →

THE POWER OF TOUCH

Is there an area in your life where you’re longing for a fresh touch?  Early in Jesus’ ministry He gained a reputation for bringing healing to many people and they eagerly sought Him.  Mark 3:10 records,   for He had… Continue Reading →

LIFT UP YOUR EYES

As I write this I am sitting in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany looking at majestic mountains breathtakingly rising up before me.  A few moments earlier I was reflecting on the words of the Psalmist as he wrote,   I will lift up… Continue Reading →

BUT IT’S IMPOSSIBLE

All of us have encountered circumstances when we have hit a brick wall.  Perhaps it’s a difficult situation in dealing with another person.  Maybe you’re trying to make a change in your life and you’re not getting anywhere.  It could… Continue Reading →

HAVE YOU SEEN THE WORKS OF THE LORD?

The writer of Psalm 107 describes the experience of those who go to sea in verses 23-24: Those who go down to the sea in ships, who do business on great waters; They have seen the works of the LORD,… Continue Reading →

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