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Life
I recently learned a new phrase from my daughter in law—“Teamwork makes the dream work.” She mainly uses it with our 3 year old grandson who wants to do just about everything by himself J Except, for many things,… Continue Reading →
We look for wisdom and advice from a variety of sources. We may have a coterie of close friends that we rely upon for advice. You can acquire wisdom in two primary ways. You can gain wisdom before it’s needed… Continue Reading →
What is your greatest challenge? You may have a number of struggles in mind. Perhaps it’s an overwhelming situation that you’re facing that seems impossible. Solomon, the primary author of the book of Proverbs, gives the example of capturing a… Continue Reading →
What is the source of your strength? We may seek to derive our strength from a number of different areas. We may look back at our accomplishments or we may rely upon our current position and power. The glory of… Continue Reading →
Life has a way of causing secondary issues to capture our attention. If you’re not careful, the various competing demands can cause you to lose sight of what is ultimately important. A Jewish scribe heard Jesus responding with great wisdom to… Continue Reading →
I received word today that a family visiting our beautiful city of Charleston tragically lost their eleven year old daughter by a drunk driver. The family was enjoying a delightful stroll near a park when the driver (who was involved in… Continue Reading →
What do you believe God wants to do in your life? You may look at your talents and abilities and have some ideas; however, they probably fall short of what God wants to do in and through your life. The… Continue Reading →
For of all sad words of tongue or pen the saddest are these: it might have been. John Greenleaf Whittier This quotation is from Whittier’s poem entitled “Maud Muller”. The heroine, Maud Muller, meets a judge from the local town…. Continue Reading →
What does God look for in a leader? Tucked away in Psalm 78 is a brief description of one of Israel’s greatest kings – king David. Psalm 78 is a didactic Psalm in which the author presents a panorama of God’s goodness… Continue Reading →
We may believe that we know the best course of action, but we must realize that our perspective is limited. Effective leadership is the result of wise individuals coming together and providing guidance for one another. Solomon reveals the benefit… Continue Reading →
We usually prepare for specific events in our lives, but how do we prepare for life in general? The Bible teaches us that the people who know their God will be strong and do great exploits. Since it is essential… Continue Reading →
Waiting can be difficult. We may identify with the individual who was praying and exclaimed, “God I need patience and I need it right now!” We live in an instant society and waiting can be burdensome. Perhaps you’ve been at a… Continue Reading →
We have a number of influences in our lives – family, friends, media, books, etc. People who are close to us have a significant influence in our lives. You may have heard the saying, “Show me your friends, and I’ll… Continue Reading →
Jeanne and I are currently reading the best seller, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, by Jordan B. Peterson. Peterson addresses everyday issues in a practical and informative manner. Here is an example of his advice in Rule #5… Continue Reading →
Difficult times are inevitable. Where do you turn when you’re facing an overwhelming situation? In the Old Testament, David provides a helpful example to help you as you face a difficult situation. David and his men were on the run… Continue Reading →
