God Promises to be With Us
I will never forget the moment I could have lost my little grandson forever. We had gone for a walk with friends along the edge of the ocean
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Be a Donkey for Jesus
God did not need my ability; He wanted my availability. If I was available, He could make me able for his purposes!
Valentine’s Day or Any Day
Here are 7 things you can do to make the one you love feel special on Valentine’s Day or any day.
Most Important Job
Told by my grandson. “No, Papa it’s to love everyone.” Our most important job. So simple. How do we miss it?
Foot Stool
“What made my interview stand out from the other 27 people you interviewed?” I asked. “You sat on the foot stool,” the interviewer replied.
From Worry to Anticipation
When we exchange worry for faith, this transaction is an act of worship. We choose to submit to God’s rule and reign in the circumstance. We honor His role our life and express faith…
Being Close to Christ
Jesus offers a place of comfort and rest. His invitation… “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,
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.
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...
Thankfulness (Lessons from a 5 Year Old)
“Coby, you have to be thankful,” is the line of conversation between my two grandsons that caught my attention. I listened as Domonic, the 5 year old, was attempting to teach his 3 year…
Help, I’m Drowning
Are you drowning in a situation in which you need the clear words of a good friend? I am convinced I still need people in my life who will, with clarity and calmness, speak…
Your Wish, My Command
What if I started each day with the question, “God, what would you like me to do today? What would it look like to start each day like that?
This is Hard
God is asking his children to do hard things, to make difficult choices, to sacrifice so that the world will know the love of the Father! What is God asking you to do? Continue…
Lessons from Life: the Garden
LESSONS FROM LIFE: THE GARDEN. My heart is like our garden, sometimes neglected for long periods of time. Weeds of anger, disappointment, fear, frustration, critical attitudes, ...
A Grumbly Heart
It was a time in my life when I was not happy with the decisions that were being made around me. I had a grumbly heart!
Important Moments
What words are you saying to someone else that will imprint on their memory and shape their identity? The seeds of your words can reap joy, today and later on.
Is It Time for a Maintenance Check Up?
Just as regular maintenance keeps machines working, regular spiritual self-assessments would keep you aware of “loose bolts”.
Gardening with a Two Year Old
The fact that God invites us to join him in his work is because he delights in the relationship with us and knows we will be satisfied in that partnership with him.
A Lesson from Mom
The acts of tenderness, that my mother showed me, even though she had a rough life, had a great impact on my life.
Inconvenient Truth
The inconvenient truth is that God is not at fault when we disregard his wisdom.
Saying “Yes” to God
God’s call is primarily to have a relationship with Him characterized by daily surrender