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What are some of your goals in life? You may have a variety of goals: professional goals, educational goals, or financial goals. Many of our goals focus on what we can do or achieve, but how many of our goals are… Continue Reading →
We looked at how you can effectively run the race of life from Philippians 3:7-14 today, 1. When a man does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the right wind. Seneca 2. If you don’t… Continue Reading →
…quipped a sweet girl in our youth group. “Danielle, that’s great! True wisdom! Is it okay to quote you on this?” We had just returned from a heap of fun, perspiration-producing outdoor activities that had left an odorous legacy on… Continue Reading →
Everyone wishes to have truth on his side, but not everyone wishes to be on the side of truth. Richard Whately One of the great ironies in the Bible is when Pontius Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth?” Pilate did not realize that… Continue Reading →
What are the characteristics of a person with a worthwhile purpose? Perhaps you’re thinking of someone with enthusiasm, conviction, and tenacity. We know that having a worthwhile purpose gives verve and meaning to life. What is your purpose in life?… Continue Reading →
Not Just Horsing Around During retreat, our youth group, along with a few guides, went horseback riding on a trail, in a line, where I noticed some things that make good horse-sense for life: First, the horse encounters temptation on… Continue Reading →
Man is troubled not by events, but by the meaning he gives them. Epictetus This principle by Epictetus reminds me of the words of John Milton in Paradise Lost, “The mind is its own place, and in itself can make… Continue Reading →
Have you ever seen someone and thought, “It would be great if they were a Christian”? We often focus upon those characteristics that make a person successful. We consider the person’s talents and abilities. We look at their resume and… Continue Reading →
A few days ago, Tom and I and a young assistant led a group of 15 youth from our church at a weekend youth retreat. We joined about a hundred other youth, their leaders, and staff at a nearby camp… Continue Reading →
God’s ultimate answer to suffering isn’t an explanation; it’s the incarnation. Many times when we encounter suffering we want to know why? I am learning the better question to ask is, “Lord, what do you want me to learn from… Continue Reading →
What are our responsibilities toward others? Many of us probably think of the golden rule – do unto others as you would have them do unto you. The golden rule is important, but it’s essential that we have the right… Continue Reading →
A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World by Paul Miller is an autobiographical journey of the author’s prayer life as he reveals how he was able to learn how to pray through the adversities of life. The… Continue Reading →
Few monarchies remain in the world, yet royalty never fails to intrigue us. Fairy tales, books, movies, modern media news on royal family members, feed our fascination and create dreams in the hearts of children and adults alike. What if… Continue Reading →
Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm. Publilius Syrus Storms are an inevitable part of life. We do not like facing the storms, but they have a way of testing and refining us. As I write this… Continue Reading →
We face situations in which it seems that the demands of life exceed our available resources. During those times we may become concerned and seek to play it safe with our resources so that we can face the uncertainties before… Continue Reading →
