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When boats are navigating within a channel, range markers have been erected to help them locate the center of the channel. When you steer a course that keeps the two range markers lined up vertically that indicates that you are… Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt like something or someone was holding you back from getting to where you needed to go? You set out enthusiastically toward your goal, but before long you find yourself entangled—mired–held back—by circumstances, people, your thoughts, limitations… Continue Reading →
What is your initial response when you face a challenging situation? Some people are overcome with fear thinking the worst and other people may become frantic with activity trying to solve the problem. The Psalmist offers us another alternative. Although… Continue Reading →
All of us have experienced situations that didn’t go as we had hoped. This was the situation the nation of Israel faced as they returned to their homeland from captivity. The prophet Haggai described their painful situation, You have sown… Continue Reading →
What’s involved when someone has an encounter with God? Many times it’s a sense of being overwhelmed by His holiness. When the Apostle John saw the Lord, he fell at His feet like a dead man. The prophet Isaiah gives us… Continue Reading →
We have a choice – we are either “getting old” or we are choosing to “grow older”. Growing implies an intentional mindset to keep learning. I also said “older” not “old” since “old” may have some pejorative connotations. I want… Continue Reading →
The author of Ecclesiastes teaches us that we will experience different seasons in life. This truth is illustrated by fourteen pairs of contrasting activities that serve as examples of the various seasons of life. He introduces this section by indicating… Continue Reading →
Have you ever said what you thought others want to hear because you might feel embarrassed if you said what you really thought? We have a tendency to say what’s convenient rather than speak our convictions. The Apostle Paul realized… Continue Reading →
What is your response to unforeseen events? Challenging circumstances can be especially disconcerting. When situations don’t go as planned, you can become disappointed and even angry. When you encounter circumstances beyond your control, it’s helpful to reevaluate your response and… Continue Reading →
Why does contentment seem so illusive at times? A major reason is that we think that contentment is getting what we want rather than being satisfied with what we have. Content is the person who is satisfied with what he… Continue Reading →
What is your response to troubling news? Jesus informed His disciples of His upcoming departure and they were troubled at this distressing news. What about the plans for the promised kingdom? How could they get along without Him? Although Jesus… Continue Reading →
Our neighbor around the corner and up the street owns a very LOUD motorcycle. The kind everyone within a mile can hear approaching. If you live on the corner with the stop sign, like we do, you can also hear… Continue Reading →
How many times do we need to forgive someone? That was the question Peter asked Jesus, Then Peter came and said to Him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?”… Continue Reading →
“Self-Control” — A term that conjures up images of the use of sheer willpower to not eat that second (or third, or fourth, or…) piece of chocolate. Or to not blurt out what’s on our minds. Or to not hit… Continue Reading →
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” 2 Cor. 4:16 Musings on my birthday (last week): Remembering when I was 37 (NOT last year!)– I wore a new… Continue Reading →
