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Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses. Alphonse Karr Where is your perspective – is it on the thorns or the roses? We have a tendency to gravitate toward our problems rather than… Continue Reading →
Our sermon at LifePark focused on God’s advice to Joshua as he was preparing to enter the promised land, This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so… Continue Reading →
You can choose courage or you can choose comfort, but you can’t have both. Brené Brown The dilemma we face is that we want courage without the discomfort. Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do, even when it’s uncomfortable…. 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 →
Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at something that doesn’t really matter. Dwight L. Moody We may have a tendency to view success from the world’s perspective – a desire to have power, possessions, and… Continue Reading →
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill We recently saw the movie “Darkest Hour” which chronicles Winston Churchill’s initial month in office as Prime Minister. This is an excellent… Continue Reading →
What makes a person successful? Is it the number of degrees or titles they’ve achieved? Is it the size of their bank account? Is it the notoriety they’ve achieved? These may all be significant accomplishments, but let’s look at success… Continue Reading →
We long to live a life above our circumstances. We desire stability in difficult times and fruitfulness from our labors. This longing engenders the question, “How do I experience a life of fruitfulness?” The Psalmist gives us a picture of… Continue Reading →
When’s the last time your team devoted a day to professional development? This week we brought our staff together for an intense day of leadership development as we watched and discussed several sessions from the 2013 Willow Creek Leadership Summit…. Continue Reading →
A cursory glance of the Bible reveals a number of admonitions against fear (one scholar has enumerated 366 commands not to fear). So what does it mean to fear God? The lack of understanding could be attributed to the limitations… Continue Reading →
Do you ever sense that God’s purpose for your life is too big for you – perhaps a little overwhelming? If you do that’s good news, it probably means that it’s God’s purpose and not your own plan. As you… Continue Reading →
