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In some parts and cultures of the world people are used to sharing space and have learned how to do so graciously. In other parts and cultures not so! We consider space and privacy our right and don’t do well… Continue Reading →
Have you ever embarked on an important endeavor only to see it fail? The nation of Israel experienced a similar situation as they suffered a disastrous defeat by the Philistines. We discover that some of our deepest lessons can come… Continue Reading →
Anxiety is the interest paid on trouble before it is due. William Inge The feelings of anxiety can seem to be all-consuming and relentless at times. We live in a fallen world and there are situations that can cause us… Continue Reading →
Last week I was at a celebration with a group of Spanish-speakers, in which we girls and ladies were given costume crowns to wear. In Spanish, the word for “crown” is CORONA! This naturally brought about some joking—“What, you’re giving… Continue Reading →
The Coronavirus is creating a great deal of fear and disruption throughout the world. People are not shaking hands because of the virus (that may the stated reason, but I wonder if the underlying fear is knowing that there’s a… Continue Reading →
Do you ever talk to yourself? What do you say? How do you say it? Do you listen?👂 In the past, people who talked to themselves were sent to mental institutions. Now we have a socially, psychologically, accepted term for… Continue Reading →
Jesus should be your teacher because He’s the master teacher and His teachings can transform your life. You can’t say that you accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but not accept his claim to be King. (C.S. Lewis popularized… Continue Reading →
Last evening Jeanne and I watched the movie I can only imagine. I was familiar with the song, but I did not know the backstory to the song – it was powerful. I believe my emotional reaction was strong because… Continue Reading →
What you do for yourself dies with you when you leave this world, what you do for others lives on forever. Ken Robinson I just finished The Element by Ken Robinson; this book challenges our current educational process as it… Continue Reading →
Last week, in Part 1, we looked at some tips on how to develop patience with delays and personal suffering. These included: Gain a positive perspective on these negative situations. Do the next thing. Wait with expectant hope in the… Continue Reading →
What is our responsibility to those who are deeply hurt? It’s been said that Christians have a tendency to shoot their wounded. The Apostle Paul provided practical instruction how to minister to those who have gone astray, Brethren, even if… Continue Reading →
All of us have encountered the painful act of giving into temptation. Some people follow the advice of Oscar Wilde, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.” When I was a child, my greatest… Continue Reading →
Your competency will take you only as far as your character will sustain you. Carey Nieuwhof We have a tendency to work on our competencies, but how much time do we devote to developing our character? A cursory glance at… Continue Reading →
Have you ever heard the saying “Patience is a virtue”? Of course you have! You probably heard it when you lost your patience and someone was reminding you that you needed more of it! The reason patience is a virtue… Continue Reading →
We are designed to live in community. The first book of the Bible makes it clear that it is not good to live in isolation, Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone;… Continue Reading →
