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Imagine going to a supermarket and finding the entire produce section full of rotting bananas. No more, no less. Perplexed and a bit put-off, you ask a worker “What are all these gross-looking bananas doing here, and why isn’t there… Continue Reading →
What enables people to withstand hardship and adversity? Here’s a clue – what enables trees to withstand strong winds and adversity? A tree’s beauty may be revealed in its branches, but its strength lies in its roots. Trees that are strong… Continue Reading →
There are two great days in a person’s life—the day we are born and the day we discover why. William Barclay Do you know why you were born? It’s been said that a person who has a why to live… 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 own thoughts,… Continue Reading →
There is a proverb that states, “Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” We often reflect the behavior and attitudes of those with whom we associate. After Jesus’ disciples received the Holy Spirit they were transformed… Continue Reading →
Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are. Jim Rohn writes, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Do we realize the incredible influence of our friends? Research indicates that… Continue Reading →
THE VOICE WE LISTEN TO BECOMES THE MUSIC WE PLAY! I discovered this while playing keyboard for our worship service last Sunday… –Just when I was about to play the introduction for our closing song I heard other music in… Continue Reading →
Do you wonder at times why people seem so determined? The members of the early church were willing to endure hardship and privation to spread the Gospel message to the ends of the earth. Why were they willing to endure… Continue Reading →
Rom. 15:2 tells us, “Let each of us please his neighbor for his good to build him up.” But wait—aren’t we supposed to avoid people-pleasing and seek the Lord’s will and purpose instead? What about “The fear of man brings… Continue Reading →
How would you describe the standard to which a man should aspire? Society has a tendency to idealize the macho individual who prides himself on his rugged individualism. Some people picture a Christian man as being weak and passive. The… Continue Reading →
This past week I had the opportunity to attend the Global Leadership Summit. Here is a small sampling of ideas that resonated with me from some of the speakers. Craig Groeschel Great leaders never cast blame. Great leaders take responsibility.You… Continue Reading →
As of now, the world has been in pandemic-mode for at least 5 months. And just when Covid-19 was becoming history, in many places, cases have surged again. With all that comes the continued, or renewed, restrictions—what we can’t do,… Continue Reading →
We have a tendency to view God from our perspective. If God acted in a certain way in the past then we believe that he will act the same way in the future. The prophet Isaiah delivered a proper perspective… Continue Reading →
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana We have a responsibility to be students of history so we don’t make the same mistakes of those who have gone before us. The lessons of history… Continue Reading →
People have many reasons to feel afraid these days—and if they can’t think of one, the media will surely help them find one! Or, I could mention some here, but my guess is you already know them, and none of… Continue Reading →
