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For of all sad words of tongue or pen the saddest are these: it might have been. John Greenleaf Whittier This quotation is from Whittier’s poem entitled “Maud Muller”. The heroine, Maud Muller, meets a judge from the local town…. Continue Reading →
What does God look for in a leader? Tucked away in Psalm 78 is a brief description of one of Israel’s greatest kings – king David. Psalm 78 is a didactic Psalm in which the author presents a panorama of God’s goodness… Continue Reading →
He turns not back who is bound to a star. Leonardo da Vinci When you have a vision of what could be, then you are not easily dissuaded. May we keep our eyes on the prize and continue to press… Continue Reading →
“When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.” Mat. 7:28-29 “Mom, you have authority. You just have to find it… Continue Reading →
We may believe that we know the best course of action, but we must realize that our perspective is limited. Effective leadership is the result of wise individuals coming together and providing guidance for one another. Solomon reveals the benefit… Continue Reading →
The challenge is urgent; the task is difficult; the time is now. Victor Hugo Victor Hugo combines two contradictory concepts in this statement. We find that we may have a tendency to put off the difficult tasks, but he challenges… Continue Reading →
The other day, I was taking a walk with the Lord, when He laid a new idea on my heart—the “Alphabet Thanking Game”. As easy as “ABC”, it goes like this: For every letter, think of something to thank God… Continue Reading →
We usually prepare for specific events in our lives, but how do we prepare for life in general? The Bible teaches us that the people who know their God will be strong and do great exploits. Since it is essential… Continue Reading →
As parents we are concerned for our children and their moral development. Church is one of the many options people consider for the moral development of their children. You may be wondering, “How can I maximize the effectiveness of the… Continue Reading →
Apart from God you cannot, apart from you God will not. Augustine Augustine captures the essence of Jesus’ teaching in John 15 recognizing our dependence upon God coupled with our responsibility. I am the vine, you are the branches; he… Continue Reading →
Waiting can be difficult. We may identify with the individual who was praying and exclaimed, “God I need patience and I need it right now!” We live in an instant society and waiting can be burdensome. Perhaps you’ve been at a… Continue Reading →
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos presents practical advice from clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson. The author compiles a set of ethical guidelines informed by psychology, literature, religion, clinical experience, and scientific research. This book grew out of Peterson’s hobby of… Continue Reading →
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Josh. 1:9 “…we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does… Continue Reading →
It’s a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness. Seneca In typical Stoic fashion, Seneca reminds us that the accomplishments that are considered great are often the most difficult to achieve. If it was easy, then everyone could… Continue Reading →
We have a number of influences in our lives – family, friends, media, books, etc. People who are close to us have a significant influence in our lives. You may have heard the saying, “Show me your friends, and I’ll… Continue Reading →
