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The author of Ecclesiastes teaches us that we will experience different seasons in life. This truth is illustrated by fourteen pairs of contrasting activities that serve as examples of the various seasons of life. He introduces this section by indicating… Continue Reading →
Who are the teachers who have had a profound influence in your life? The Gospels indicate that one of the most common titles for Jesus was teacher. His followers referred to Him as a teacher almost fifty times and Jesus… Continue Reading →
Dreams are the stuff that greatness is made of! Last weekend, the USA and others celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first landing of a person on the moon. “One small step for (a) man; one big leap for mankind!”… Continue Reading →
It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. Krsihnamurti As a Christian, you may find yourself out of step with society. Don’t be discouraged, you must realize that this world is not your… Continue Reading →
Lately I’ve been hearing often from people who tell me “he/she/they don’t understand!” That’s frustrating! Sometimes it’s their husband or wife. Or their kids. Or their parents. Or even a co-worker. Always, it’s someone who matters. We need these people… Continue Reading →
Have you ever said what you thought others want to hear because you might feel embarrassed if you said what you really thought? We have a tendency to say what’s convenient rather than speak our convictions. The Apostle Paul realized… Continue Reading →
No man is free who is not master of himself. Epictetus Epictetus asked the question, “Who is your master?” His conclusion was anyone who has control over that upon which you’ve set your heart. How often do we allow others… Continue Reading →
Even the best relationships encounter times when we have to communicate a hard truth to other person or people. Since most of us don’t relish this or feel we have the “ministry of rebuke”, it feels uncomfortable. So we either… Continue Reading →
What is your response to unforeseen events? Challenging circumstances can be especially disconcerting. When situations don’t go as planned, you can become disappointed and even angry. When you encounter circumstances beyond your control, it’s helpful to reevaluate your response and… Continue Reading →
An ounce of preventative discipline today is worth a pound of corrective action later. Todd Henry This statement is a clarion call for taking a proactive stance. You can always take corrective action later; however, the cost is often higher… Continue Reading →
People are often surprised by encouragement. Why? 1) Low self-esteem—they don’t believe they deserve encouragement. In their minds/hearts, they’re not good enough. Or what they did wasn’t good enough. Or what they plan on trying to do won’t be good… Continue Reading →
There may be times in our lives when we’re unsure what to do. How do we decide an appropriate course of action? Tucked away in the book of Chronicles is a picture of a tribe of Israel who were able… Continue Reading →
We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the life that is waiting for us. Joseph Campbell There is a way that may seem right to us, but it is not… Continue Reading →
Everyone needs encouragement, even if they don’t look like it or won’t admit it. There’s: Family members— Our spouse; kids; parents; siblings; cousins; aunt; uncles; nieces; nephews; grandparents; grandchildren; in-laws (yeah, them too!)… People close and/or significant to you– Our… Continue Reading →
Why does contentment seem so illusive at times? A major reason is that we think that contentment is getting what we want rather than being satisfied with what we have. Content is the person who is satisfied with what he… Continue Reading →
