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Wisdom from an Astronaut
Words of Wisdom: “Always make sure they know you love them!” “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone…
What are You Doing?
Think for a moment... who do you admire? the most admired people of the 20th century is Mother Teresa. Jesus is the ultimate example of a person with a willingness to help the helpless.
Heavenly Investments
When our toys control us, we have too many toys. The Bible needs to be your prime financial guide, as it contains four times as many references to money as it does to prayer.
To Humble Ourselves
Humble people seem to be blessed with pervasively portioned patience, peace, perseverance and unpretentiousness. Humble people are strong, solid, steadfast, sincere, serving and unswerving.
Why Are You Different?
"Dad, why are you different?” This was the question my daughter asked on a family vacation to the farming community where I was raised. She noticed how different my life...
The Vessel
Life is like being on the potter’s wheel. God gives us the clay, but often we trip up and our life is marred. He has a beautiful plan and purpose for every life.
Living Life God’s Way and Enjoying it Too
Life is a race and the finish line is in the arena of victory is heaven. Is this your goal?
A Ride on the Quiet Car
God’s quiet time formula is much like His stewardship formula: “The more you give, the more you receive.”
Eyes Opened
Lord, lift me like the wings of eagles Lord, lift me out of the darkness in this world and fill me with your light, fill me with all of you, in Jesus name, Amen.
Time Zones & Faith
There are two different time zones going on when it comes to correlating God’s will and our experience. One I’ll call My Desperate Time (MDT) and the other, God’s Own Time (GOT).
God is Mighty to Save
What is your condition today? Unloved? Rejected? Feeling worthless? Does it seem like everything you touch turns to tears?
Confronting the Crucible of Choice
Jesus doesn’t plea bargain for the man’s heart because He knows that “… where [his] treasure is, there [his] heart will be also.”
The Cure for Jealousy
What’s the cure for jealousy? Trust. The cause of jealousy? Distrust!
Never Too Busy
"He will listen to the prayers of the destitute for He is never too busy to heed their requests" Psalm 102:17
Walking as He Walked
If we had His walk how would we be living? If we had His generosity how would we be giving? If we had His ears how would we be listening? If we had His…
The Costumes
Thoughts on honesty and integrity and masks. Honesty is integral to developing a deep relationship with God.
Taking No Chances
With God - chance is eliminated. Remember this. Nothing comes your way that has not first passed through the filter of God’s love.
Redeem the Time
“. . . redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:16 Ask God how you might, there and then, redeem TIME, And then just do it
Cornerstone
The cornerstone is the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, it
One Man’s Mission
Our world today needs to return to prayer and revival. One person can make a difference. What in your life currently depends on faith?
Contentment in October
Where I live October is a transition month. By October summer is all put away. The lawnmower sits idle in the shed, and deck chairs lean against the back of the house. Annual flowers…
Forever the Same
My understanding of Jesus has changed since I was sixteen but I know He is still the Creator Spirit of God that moved across the water in the beginning. I believe He will still…