Out Into the Open
Have you ever been hiking under the shade of trees and then come to a section of the trail that was doused with sunlight? It takes a while for your eyes to adjust to the light. There is something that also happens to our bodies as we enter warmer temperatures. Coming out into the open […]
The Only Way
People do not like to be limited in their choices. They especially don’t like to be told there is only one way to do something. We want to do things our way, on our terms, and have as many options as possible. When confronted with a situation that provides only one option we complain. That […]
Time for Something New
Anytime we start something new; there is an excitement in the air. This week was the first day back at school for one of my children, and there was energy in the air as we got all the school supplies ready, took first-day pictures, and walked her to class. She was eager to reconnect with […]
Called for a Purpose
Everyone wants to know what their purpose in life is. They want to have something to live for. Some seek it in education, and others seek it in experience. It is innate in people to understand why they were put on this Earth. Many people live in frustration, trying to figure it out. Jesus was […]
Don’t Go Hungry
Every day my email inbox and my social media feed are filled with scams that promise to make you money without working. Start an internet business, a side hustle, or invest in this and the money will pour in while you sit at a coffee shop and drink your way to riches. Don’t buy into […]
I Am With You
There is a baseball player in the United States named Josh Hamilton. He was one of the most promising talents to enter the big leagues. He had all the tools and abilities for a hall of fame career. Sadly, Hamilton was derailed by his constant struggle with substance abuse. He made a couple of comebacks […]
Renew Your Strength
Many people lack the strength to make it through the day. Scientists have researched for years what makes the body tick. They have looked at diet, exercise, and sleep to see how a person can best optimize their performance in areas like sports, work, and everyday life. Methods are always changing, but you need a […]
A Voice in the Wilderness
The Discovery Channel is running a show right now called Serengeti. It’s a real-life take on the movie Lion King. The cameras are following lions, monkeys, hyena’s, and other animals as they struggle to survive the hard living conditions of that region. What’s fascinating is the hierarchy of the packs of animals. The leader is […]
It Will All Work Out in the End
Nothing is more confusing than when everything is going wrong, and we can’t understand why. The frustration that arises is almost unbearable. We look for answers, and it seems all the ones we find don’t work for what is going on. It’s at those moments that we want to give up. It’s at that point […]
Hold on to What is Good
Have you ever watched one of those shows where they clean up a hoarders house? It’s pretty disgusting as they show you all the piles of stuff and how the people live. There is a fear of letting things go, no matter how useless they are. Churches run into the same danger when they continue […]