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My son recently posted a video about what he considered “a brilliant marketing plan”. In it, Hollywood stars and other celebrities were trying on “designer footwear” at a newly-opened shoe-store called “Palessi”. Between the Italian name and a lot of… Continue Reading →
There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have grown hopeless about them. Clare Boothe Luce The word hope is desire and expectation combined into one concept. Whereas faith often describes a rational sense of certitude, hope conveys… Continue Reading →
One simple way to determine the location of your treasure is to look at your calendar and your credit card statement. Your calendar reflects how you spend your time and your credit card statement reveals how you spend your money…. Continue Reading →
“Live in harmony with each other. Do not be proud… Do not be conceited.” (Rom. 12:16 Last week a good friend, D., came over, who happens to be an opera-singer quality soprano that has blessed many, including me, with her… Continue Reading →
A minimalist does not have the least number of things, but the optimal number of things. Some people view minimalism as an ascetic practice. Minimalism is the intentional focus on what we value most and the removal of that which… Continue Reading →
Life may seem chaotic at times and peace of mind may seem elusive. So how do we experience peace of mind in the midst of the storm? The prophet Isaiah lived in a time that was characterized by uncertainty and significant… Continue Reading →
…especially if you have a dog named Trooper—which we do! Yesterday, as we were playing together in our yard, I was thanking the Lord for a day warm and dry enough to play there. The “minefield” gave silent and smelly… Continue Reading →
Thou hast made us for Thyself and our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee. Augustine Augustine reveals the primacy of finding our rest in God. Many people try to find peace through external means – escapism, drugs, or… Continue Reading →
We have all experienced the frustration of having to wait. The Israelites were desperately waiting on the promised Messiah when Isaiah gave them a comforting perspective. The first 39 chapters of the book of Isaiah are primarily describing judgment and… Continue Reading →
Who doesn’t love to celebrate a birthday? A couple of weeks ago, we celebrated the birthdays of a guy and girl in our youth group. In preparation, the birthday girl started to bake a cake for everyone, which some of… Continue Reading →
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. John Wooden One of the most revered coaches in the history of sports, John… Continue Reading →
Many of us have hopes and dreams of what we would like to do – the question is what does God want us to do? Regardless of your vocation, God has a special plan for you. It’s the same plan… Continue Reading →
Influence. Some people define leadership this way. All of us desire more of it. Search Google and we’ll find lists of “the 10/20/50/… most influential… (books, movies, people…)”. Why does influence matter so much? Because we want to matter! We… Continue Reading →
He enjoys much who is thankful for little. Thomas Secker The key to thankfulness is not getting what you want, but wanting what you’ve got. Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect upon our blessings and give thanks to God…. Continue Reading →
How do you respond to frustration? A common response is to grumble and complain. We encounter situations everyday that can cause us frustration. A cursory reading of the Gospels reveals that Jesus faced more of His share of frustrations and… Continue Reading →
