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Life
Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are good is like expecting the bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian. Dennis Wholey Our heart’s desire is that we would be treated fairly; however, we quickly discover… Continue Reading →
I am pleased to welcome Elisabeth Hanrion as a writer to our blog (you can read more about Elisabeth on our About Us page). Elisabeth reminds us that the most important things in life aren’t things, as she helps us… Continue Reading →
We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. Winston Churchill Where is your focus? Are you striving to make a living or are you creating a beautiful life? That which you treasure… Continue Reading →
We’ve learned how to make a living, but not a life; we’ve added years to our lives, not life to our years. Bob Moorehead makes this observation in an essay entitled, “The Paradox of Our Age.” Jesus confronts the paradox… Continue Reading →
Do you ever feel at times that you don’t measure up? We’ve all experienced that nagging thought that we’re not enough. Nothing to Prove by Jennie Allen is an encouraging book that enables us to rest in His sufficiency rather than trying… Continue Reading →
Many people have a picture of an ideal day. For some it may be fishing or golfing. For others it may be an adventurous Caribbean vacation or it may be curling up with a good book on a rainy day… Continue Reading →
Here is a list of the top ten blog posts as determined by you the reader: 10. Lost Something in Translation 9. Surprised by Grace 8. Comforts Zones and Learning 7. Nuggets from the Summit 6. The Little Book of… Continue Reading →
Yesterday morning as I was heading to the gym for an early morning workout I saw a breathtaking red sunrise. I greeted the lady who works at the front desk at the gym and told her about the beautiful sunrise… 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 →
The challenges of life and leadership can often exact an emotional toll. Where do you find the energy to tackle those challenging projects on your to-do list? Too many Christians suffer from CFS (Christian Fatigue Syndrome). It is essential that… Continue Reading →
When a man does not know what harbor he is heading for then no wind is the right one. ~Seneca At times it can be difficult to know which direction you should proceed. You don’t want to be like… Continue Reading →
People sometimes ask me “Is it difficult to live the Christian life?” Actually it’s impossible – apart from the enabling grace of God. Jesus presents an amazing set of standards for those in the kingdom of God – just take… Continue Reading →
All of us have experienced the frustration of not being connected to our wireless network. We want to make that phone call but without the connection we’re unable communicate. Jesus illustrated the importance of being connected 2,000 years ago, … Continue Reading →
Have you ever tried to make or break a habit? If you have struggled in this area then you will find Charles Duhigg’s book The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business a helpful… Continue Reading →
The world has a propensity to divert us to settle for less than God’s best for our lives. The nation of Israel faced this problem and we face it today. It’s basically a problem of idolatry. Now you may be… Continue Reading →
