All of encounter adversity in our lives – no one can escape it. What causes some people to bounce back from difficulties while others become overwhelmed? The dictionary defines resilience as follows, 1. The power or ability to return to… Continue Reading →
The horrific school shooting in the small town of Newtown, Connecticut seems inconceivable. How could someone kill young children? The sad reality is that evil knows no boundaries. With prescient insight Dostoevsky in The Brothers Karamazov reveals this truth. The… Continue Reading →
“The Best Question Ever” is the name of a book by Andy Stanley. Your initial reaction may be that’s a rather audacious statement. You may be thinking, “Perhaps he has a really great question but can he really make the… Continue Reading →
As you look at the lives of famous people you may think “I could never be like that.” Bestselling author Robert Greene would most likely disagree with that statement. Greene has spent years studying highly successful people and has discovered… Continue Reading →
The Enchanted Wood by Ruth Sanderson is a classic “Quest” motif in which the protagonist encounters a significant challenge that must be overcome to reach the goal. Years ago I read this book to my children and I can still… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you think of the number 25,550? Some of you may be thinking that’s the amount of calories consumed by a typical American male on Thanksgiving day – actually that number would probably be too… Continue Reading →
Cicero has said, “A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues.” We often consider our circumstances as the basis for our thankfulness. Therefore, if our circumstances are going well then we can… Continue Reading →
As war is raging in the Middle East and as America is facing a fiscal cliff, you may not have realized the ground breaking news that we are facing the end of an era. The Hostess company has announced that they are filing… Continue Reading →
All of us have experienced disappointment in our lives – it’s part of the price we pay for living in a fallen world. Yet, it is still painful and frustrating. This week I have faced a major disappointment and I’ve been pondering, “How could… Continue Reading →
Would you say that your life is characterized as restful? In our frenetic 24/7 society you may even wonder if it’s possible. Take a look at this tremendous promise from God’s word, So there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of… Continue Reading →
The writer of the book of Hebrews relates a somber warning from Psalm 95, Therefore, just as the Holy Spirit says, “TODAY IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS AS WHEN THEY PROVOKED ME, AS IN THE… Continue Reading →
Perhaps your presidential candidate won the election, perhaps your candidate lost – regardless of the election results – God is still in control! God is still on the throne and He is still in charge! It seems that at times we may… Continue Reading →
Steven Furtick describes how he was challenged by Jesus’ amazing statement in John 14:12, “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do;… Continue Reading →
Our English word “reconcile” comes from the Latin word reconcilare which means “to bring together again” (re- “again” + concilare “make friendly”). We often think of reconciliation in the context of interpersonal relationships, but there is an even greater separation than people who disagree with one… Continue Reading →
Do you have a dream of what God can do in and through your life? All of us have had dreams but sometimes we lose sight of the dream. Doubts within and circumstances on the outside can cause you to lose sight… Continue Reading →
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