I have a friend who was recently hospitalized because doctors suspected a serious heart condition. Fortunately, a series of tests concluded that physically he was okay. Just as you must watch over your physical heart, you must also monitor the… Continue Reading →
It seems that many people are frightened by new ideas. Should we rather be frightened when people keep suggesting the same old ones? Several years ago Ralph Neighbour wrote a book entitled, The Seven Last Words of the Church. As you… Continue Reading →
Jeanne and I have recently moved into a beautiful little community called Keswick. We live in an area called Park West which is comprised of twenty-four individual communities, many of them with English names (Arlington, Churchill, Tennyson, Wellesley, etc.) as well… Continue Reading →
Being the optimist that I am I find it easy to hope for the best; however, hope is not a strategy. The experience of life however, has taught is teaching me to prepare for the worst. Solomon teaches us, Hope deferred makes… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you think of the word “vulnerability?” It’s usually not a word that we want to characterize our lives. Brene Brown in Daring Greatly reveals how the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love,… Continue Reading →
Have you ever had seasons in your life when you’re really busy? Perhaps you’re in one of those seasons right now – I am! How can you stay focused and keep your composure when it seems like there is too… Continue Reading →
My Utmost for His Highest is the title of a devotional by Oswald Chambers. As I consider this concept I ask myself, “Am I giving my utmost for His highest?” If my answer is “yes” then it will mean that I’m… Continue Reading →
What opportunities do you have in your life? Thomas Edison wisely observed, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” How many opportunities do you miss because they are disguised as insurmountable… Continue Reading →
Patriots Day in Boston is known as a day of festivities and celebration as the Sox are playing at Fenway and the world famous Boston Marathon is taking place. The tragic bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon… Continue Reading →
How would you evaluate your speech? Jesus taught that your words reveal what is in your heart, The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what… Continue Reading →
When you are living with purpose you exhibit enthusiasm toward life. The word “enthusiasm” comes from the Greek word; entheos “divinely inspired, possessed by a god,” from en “in” and theos “god”. Take a look at the Apostle Paul’s enthusiasm at his desire to proclaim… Continue Reading →
People who live with purpose have perspective. They have the ability to see the big picture as well as the ability to “zoom in” and focus on near-term objectives. Perspective enables you to facilely move between these two views… Continue Reading →
Do you ever sense that God’s purpose for your life is too big for you – perhaps a little overwhelming? If you do that’s good news, it probably means that it’s God’s purpose and not your own plan. As you… Continue Reading →
Living with purpose implies you have a direction in mind. The Roman philosopher Seneca wisely observed, “When a man does not know what harbor he is headed for, then no wind is the right wind.” If you are to live… Continue Reading →
“Life is difficult.” That is the first sentence of M. Scott Peck’s book The Road Less Traveled. He encourages the reader, “Once we truly know that life is difficult – once we truly understand and accept it – then life… Continue Reading →
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