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We suffer more in imagination than in reality. Seneca Worry may be described as undue concern about a situation without considering God. Mark Twain observed, “I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” It… Continue Reading →
Happy Passover!… Happy Palm Sunday!… Solemn observance of Good Friday… Happy Resurrection Sunday! Please meditate on the connection between all of these: First– Jesus comes into Jerusalem, the national capital, as the humble King He is, to the cries of… Continue Reading →
God has to hide from us what He does, until, by personal character, we get to the place where He can reveal it. Oswald Chambers What is God revealing to you? If God is silent could it be that my… Continue Reading →
The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom. Isaac Asimov Knowledge is important, but knowing what to do with our knowledge requires wisdom. It’s been said that wisdom is the quality… Continue Reading →
???? What do I mean here? I recently read of an experiment in which someone put fleas in a jar with a lid on it… At first, they desperately flew up against the lid in an attempt to escape… But… Continue Reading →
Today I escaped anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions — not outside. Marcus Aurelius Do you find it difficult to escape from anxiety? It’s freeing to know that we have the… Continue Reading →
Instead of working toward retirement, work toward your ideal lifestyle. James Clear I experienced the truth of this principle forty years ago. My plan was to stay in the Navy for twenty years, receive a nice pension, and serve God…. Continue Reading →
Many people have an understanding of who Jesus claimed to be and they may have a familiarity with His teaching, but how many have truly connected with Him? Jesus was traveling to the home of a synagogue official whose daughter… Continue Reading →
Do what you love is for amateurs, Love what you do is a mantra for professionals. Seth Godin Commencement addresses are filled with the platitude to follow your passion. If people aren’t clear about their passion, then when they follow… Continue Reading →
Reading gets us into God’s word – meditation gets God’s word into us. Reading God’s word is a good start, but if you’re looking for transformational change, then you need to practice Bible engagement. This involves meditating upon God’s word… Continue Reading →
Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it. Epictetus Talk is cheap – our faith is demonstrated by our actions. The Apostle James posed the question, “If someone says he has faith but he has no works, can that faith save him? James… Continue Reading →
There is no easy way. There is only hard work, late nights, early mornings, practice, rehearsal, repetition, study, sweat, blood, toil, frustration, and discipline. Jocko Willink Our culture has a predilection for the quick fix, the easy hack, or the… Continue Reading →
Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful. John Wooden John Wooden is known as an amazing basketball coach who won ten National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national championships in a 12-year… Continue Reading →
Do you treat your children the way you treat yourself? At times we can be our own worst critics. The way we condemn and belittle ourselves can create a vicious cycle of self condemnation. Do you believe what God says… Continue Reading →
You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try. Beverly Sills As we enter a new year we have the opportunity for a fresh start – a tabula rasa of new experiences. What’s preventing… Continue Reading →
