Happy Memorial Day, it almost seems like a tragedy to use both of those words in the same sentences. I want to share just a bit of what Memorial Day means to me and what it means to others. But first, a quote is in order: “It is foolish and wrong to... Continue Reading →
For a very long time I tried to do things on my own. I tried to get by on my own decisions and my own plan. I was a teenager! I had all of the answers, and I had life figured out! It turned out that I could not have been more wrong. It... Continue Reading →
Talk the Talk Means Walking the Walk As a kid, I remember learning in sports, is if you are going to talk the talk, you better walk the walk. Does that ring a bell from your youth? For me, I always wanted to be the athlete who could back up my words with my performance,... Continue Reading →
Humility Is More Than a Word It occurred to me today just how often we, as adults, consider ourselves to be experts in many areas of our own lives. By doing this we leave little, if any, room for someone else to be just as right or correct as we are. This dawned on me... Continue Reading →
I am encouraged today by a great reminder found in Scripture. The Apostle Paul gives us a verse found in Romans chapter 8 verses 38-39. Not only is this a great reminder for me, but I hope it gives you something to think about on this Friday. As I think about following Christ, I know... Continue Reading →
How many times have we been taught that surrender means defeat? Nearly all of our history lessons about wars and conflicts have shown us that surrender means giving up and losing at the hands of an enemy. What if I told you that not all surrender means that you lose, or find defeat by surrender. ... Continue Reading →
Be Careful What You Ask God for, You Just Might Get it Can you remember a time when you were desperately trying to get God to answer a specific prayer request you had? I want you to think back to a time when, perhaps, you wanted a new job, a new vehicle, a new boss... Continue Reading →
Are You focused On Things Above or Things Below? I can remember a time when I wanted to get my drives license SO BADLY, I could only focus on that. Nothing at the time seemed to matter. I can even remember studying so hard for that day that I would obtain my freedom... Continue Reading →
Am I giving God enough? Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year? Too many who profess to follow Christ, this is something, that may be weighing on your heart as you look to begin a new year, full of grace, mercy, and of promise. This question is meant to help challenge you... Continue Reading →
I love celebrating this time of year with friends, family, neighbors, and anyone for that matter. This time of year brings out so many emotions and memories for me as I reflect back on my life. It is easy for me to sing, and praise when my life is going well. It’s easy... Continue Reading →
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