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Misunderstanding others’ intentions and meaning results in the same issues as others not understanding us does—anxiety, confusion, mistrust, and strained or broken relationships. Think of a time when we thought someone was insulting, criticizing, disrespecting, deceiving, or accusing us. How… Continue Reading →
The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. (2 Timothy 2:2) How many spiritual generations do you see in this verse?… Continue Reading →
As we in the U.S. just celebrated the 4th of July, aka Independence Day, it’s also time to openly declare our inter-dependence! Really, there’s no shame in that, and it makes good sense. Interdependence happens and helps at every level: Individuals benefit from the strengths… Continue Reading →
All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. (Hebrews 12:11) What comes to your mind when you think of… Continue Reading →
Gazing on the beautiful bouquet of flowers given to me on my birthday reminded me of reading the Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Many of us are familiar with them, found in Mat. 5:2-12 (up to verse 10… Continue Reading →
And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23) What is involved in following Jesus? He did not entice His… Continue Reading →
But He knows the way I take; when He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold. (Job 23:10) What is your response to trials? They are difficult, but they can also be times of growth. When we realize… Continue Reading →
Have you ever been around someone who bored you to the point of seeking a way of escape from the conversation? Or someone so intimidating and pushy, they made you feel cornered, with no exit to run through or protection… Continue Reading →
Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others,… Continue Reading →
With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, I thought I’d share this story, and lessons gleaned from it: Was a monthly fellowship group meeting today or not? At 12:15 pm I checked an old email. Not a good time to… Continue Reading →
For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; weeping may last for the night, but a shout of joy comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5) When we’re in a difficult situation, we may… Continue Reading →
You’ve probably seen the Darwinian depiction of the evolution of man. It shows 5 stages, beginning with an ape, on the left, with its long arms on the ground by its feet, then the gradual “coming up” of his arms… Continue Reading →
One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD and to meditate in His… Continue Reading →
Ever wish you could have some peace and quiet? Or, if you can’t have the quiet, at least have some peace? It reminds me of Wugui [“woo-gway”]—that old tortoise/former master in Kung Fu Panda, sitting in the lotus position on… Continue Reading →
You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever. (Psalm 16:11) David was facing some challenging times, but he chose to put his confidence… Continue Reading →
