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As you face the many challenges of life, it’s easy to lose sight of God’s purpose for you. The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians describes us as being dead in our trespasses and sins. We were living according to… Continue Reading →
Jesus has a special gift for you. He made the offer to His disciples as they were about to face one of their greatest challenges and that same gift is available to you today. These things I have spoken to… Continue Reading →
Stradivarius violins are not meant to be treated or played like trumpets, no matter how nice a trumpet may sound! Or, as Oscar Wilde put it, “Be yourself– Everybody else is taken!” What does this mean? Even as a child,… Continue Reading →
I have the power to decide what this event means. Seneca You may not have control over your external circumstances, but you do have control over your thought life. Viktor Frankl taught us that we have the opportunity to choose… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, preach the word? You may picture an individual holding an open Bible speaking to a congregation. That is included in the meaning, but the word, preach, is not limited to formal… Continue Reading →
Many people desire to be happy, but how many people are experiencing genuine happiness? People often find happiness from their external circumstances. When life is going well they are happy, but when life does not go as they had hoped… Continue Reading →
The area we live in often gets very windy. Gusts come whipping around the bend up to 50 mph, carrying all kinds of debris, and dumping it where it has to stop. Such as the outside wall of our house,… Continue Reading →
The illusion that we understand the past fosters overconfidence in our ability to predict the future. Daniel Kahneman Daniel Kahneman in Thinking, Fast and Slow, gives the following problem, A bat and ball cost $1.10. The bat costs one dollar… Continue Reading →
We usually have a notion of what life should be. When reality does not match our idealized picture, then we may become frustrated. To alleviate our frustration, we can either change the external circumstances or we can change our perception… Continue Reading →
We know how it happens. First we eat. Which dirties the dishes, tableware, and any pots or pans used to make the meal. Then we put them all in the sink. Since we’re in a hurry—to go somewhere, get something… Continue Reading →
(The picture in this post was drawn by Jaimelyn Sapienza during a recent sermon at the Church at LifePark.) What percentage of people would you say are experiencing freedom in their lives? A number of people are in bondage due… Continue Reading →
Today’s sermon was from John 8:31-36, here are some quotes, 1. Thank God Almighty, we are free at last! 2. The prisons we erect in our minds can be as debilitating as any prison made out of concrete and steel…. Continue Reading →
Think about this: Sometimes we need to treat people like we’re meeting them for the first time, because in a way, we are. But what about the people we’ve known for a long time, or even met before? Doesn’t that… Continue Reading →
You can do many things, but you can’t do everything. When you are young it’s important to explore many activities and discover your strengths. As you get older, it’s important to develop focus and develop your strengths. The saying, “Jack… Continue Reading →
The sorrows of life can seem overwhelming at times. How do we maintain peace and even joy in the midst of difficult circumstances? The Apostle Paul had more of his share of hardships, Five times I received from the Jews… Continue Reading →
