It’s an election year in the United States. The date we vote doesn’t happen until November, but it is already at the unbearable level. The lack of exhibited by those running and by the media is mind-boggling. True leaders speak wisdom. Solomon is the example we look to. He was so wise the leaders of…
Read MoreIf you believe the news, very few workers think they are paid enough for the work, they do. They think they put out the effort that is deserving of a higher wage and that their company is making millions off of them. One area where you won’t hear the workers complain is in the church….
Read MoreWith children in High School, our family discussions have centered around the future. We are starting to talk about going to college and plans beyond that. Our children are examining their hearts to see what they are interested in pursuing. Stress is also factoring in as grades and GPA have an impact on future decisions….
Read MoreAs I write this, the Super Bowl in America has just been completed. Over 100 million people watched the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers. As the game ended, the confetti fell, and the trophy was handed to Coach Andy Reid. They received all of the praise for being the world champions. One…
Read MoreIf you are like me, you get presented with some wonderful opportunities frequently. My difficulty is saying no. If it is enticing, I want to do it, and I don’t think about whether it is the best thing for my family or me. God has to pluck me out of wrong situations from time to…
Read MoreOne of the most frustrating things that can happen in your day is when you get locked out. Maybe you locked your keys in your car, or the locked door of your home shuts behind you, or the store you desperately need to get something from is closed. Whatever it may be, you feel helpless…
Read MoreI was watching the ladies’ Winter Olympic event Biathalon the other day on TV. The event combines cross-country skiing, one of the most grueling events, with sharpshooting rifles. They have to ski several kilometers and then stop and shoot at a tiny target 50 meters away, all in freezing weather. I was impressed by their…
Read MoreAre you a cloud gazer? Do you like to look up in the sky and see what figures they are forming? Jesus is coming in the clouds one day. It will be the most miraculous thing the earth has ever seen. The church will be caught up in the air with Him, and we will…
Read MoreThe foundation of any building is crucial for its long term use. If the builder builds upon shaky ground, the foundation is going to shift, and the building will crack. If it is built on solid footing, that building will last for decades. When our faith is built with Jesus as our foundation, we are…
Read MoreEach morning when I sit down to do my devotions, multiple distractions attempt to take me away from my time with the Lord. There are notifications on my phone, social media that provide morsels of information, and email that need to be addressed. When I allow these to take me away, it crowds out my…
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