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When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes. Erasmus, 16th century scholar I can identify with Erasmus. The associated picture is one of the walls of my personal library…. Continue Reading →
If you could have any wish granted to you, what would you wish for? Our initial inclination may be to ask for riches and honor along with a long and healthy life. Let’s see how King Solomon responded to that… Continue Reading →
“There is a way that seems right to a [person] but its end is the way to death.” Prov.14:12 Last week our family visited a sea turtle conservation center, where they bring rescued sea turtles for rehabilitation and treatment to… Continue Reading →
Jeanne and I are currently reading the best seller, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, by Jordan B. Peterson. Peterson addresses everyday issues in a practical and informative manner. Here is an example of his advice in Rule #5… Continue Reading →
Is the life I am living worth what I am giving up to have it? The above question comes from The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr & Tony Schwartz. Too many people are focused on making a living, but not… Continue Reading →
Difficult times are inevitable. Where do you turn when you’re facing an overwhelming situation? In the Old Testament, David provides a helpful example to help you as you face a difficult situation. David and his men were on the run… Continue Reading →
I received an email this week containing lessons learned from my mom. Can you identify with any of these lessons: My Mother taught me about ANTICIPATION: “Just wait until your father gets home.” My Mother taught me about RECEIVING:. “You… Continue Reading →
You cannot fly like an eagle on the wings of a wren. William Henry Hudson Many of us dream of soaring like an eagle, but do we have the capability? If you want the results that few people have, then… Continue Reading →
What are the times of greatest vulnerability in your life? We may think of some great challenges that we’ve faced; however, we usually prepare for those times and rise to the challenge. Our times of greatest vulnerability can be those… Continue Reading →
Luke 24:13-35 recounts the journey of two men on their way home from Jerusalem to Emmaus. For these guys, it had been a long, hard, weekend, watching their hope for rescue die with Jesus on the Cross. Time to pack… Continue Reading →
Minimalism is not about having less; it’s about making room for more of what really matters. We live in a society dominated by consumerism. Minimalism is an opportunity to to focus on the important matters of your life. You must… Continue Reading →
I’ve been unplugged these past several days – no internet, no social media, no cell phone (and no cell phone coverage). I’ve been enjoying God’s creation in the mountains with several men from our church. The Psalmist encouraged us in… Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, we noticed something frustrating about our vacuum cleaner—that instead of picking up dirt, dust, and various tidbits of unwanted elements, it was spitting them all out in an avid display of “economic redistribution” all over our… Continue Reading →
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. Viktor E. Frankl When we face an intractable situation it can be easy to lose heart. We must see how God wants to change us… Continue Reading →
We know that are to love others as Jesus as loved us (John 13:34-35), but at times that seems like an impossible task. How can we love like Jesus loved? The Apostle John reveals that we can love others if… Continue Reading →
