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“Groundhog Day” also happens to be my husband Tom’s birthday. This year, after four days of “polar vortex” (sounds like a funky fingerprint), neither groundhogs nor people felt like venturing outside to seek their shadows. But, I had planned… Continue Reading →
The easiest way to gain contentment is to want the things you already have. Why does contentment seem so illusive at times? Contentment is not simply getting what you want, but it’s wanting what you’ve got. We are rich if… Continue Reading →
An effective body building program seeks to develop the overall health of the body to ensure that it functions at optimal health. The Apostle Paul described God’s blueprint to build His body – the Church, in his letter to the… Continue Reading →
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark, the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. Plato Plato’s statement may make us wonder, “Why are men afraid of the light?” Jesus… Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt discouraged? If not, stop reading this. But my guess is, since you’ve been alive long enough to be able to read, you’ve felt discouraged! We all have. It’s discouraging when we think we’re doing well, only… Continue Reading →
You must realize that you are in a cosmic battle of good versus evil. The thief comes to take what God wants to give to you. Too many Christians do not have a vibrant, growing relationship with God, but rather… Continue Reading →
Years ago, after ministering overseas for a while, we returned home for a break time. Our church had prepared a lovely townhouse for us to stay in, completely furnished, and ready to move into. A young mom, I was excited… Continue Reading →
The role of a leader is to create an environment in which great ideas can happen. Simon Sinek This quote comes from Simon Sinek’s excellent book, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. Leaders must realize that… Continue Reading →
Irresistible: Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed for the World by Andy Stanley has generated a great deal of discussion concerning Andy’s views on the Bible. Let me first address the elephant in the room – Andy believes in the inerrancy… Continue Reading →
You’ve seen this verse on pictures, coffee mugs, and t-shirts. It’s a verse of hope and inspiration, but do you know the context in which this verse appears? For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the… Continue Reading →
On MLK Day we took some of our youth group bowling (many grateful parents). Some could bowl pretty well, others not so well, but we all had a BALL– doing our best, encouraging and cheering each other on, laughing, and… Continue Reading →
Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. Viktor Frankl Everyday we encounter situations that involve a choice how we interpret those… Continue Reading →
Technology demonstrates an amazing rate of change. Your salesperson may have promised that your computer could handle your software needs; however, you soon discover that your computer can no longer accommodate the new software. What if you had a system… Continue Reading →
Have you ever found yourself saying, “I’m not… good at…, beautiful, smart, talented, popular, strong, (whatever I wish I were) enough”? I have. My guess is, that all of us have if we’ve lived long enough to think! What do… Continue Reading →
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Haruki Murakami Distance running can be more of mental workout than a physical workout. Although my body was ready for the race to be over, it was up to my mind to keep on… Continue Reading →
