Once, when I was in Jr. High, I was bucked off a horse. I was riding with a group at a summer camp, and two horses on either side of me closed in on my horse, and he rose up on his back legs and off I went. I got back up on the horse…
Read MoreI was never a Boy Scout, but I was a Cub Scout. One of the skills I learned was how to use and read a compass. We were taught to find true north and determine from there where we needed to go. I got to do an exercise like this with my boys a couple…
Read MoreHave you ever been around someone who has a big heart? By that I mean they care for others and are so giving? What makes them so attractive is not their physical appearance but their attitude. People are drawn to them because they feel valued and appreciated. It’s a matter of the heart, and that…
Read MoreWhat is your biggest weakness? Does your will power crumble every time you get near a donut? Perhaps you struggle with retail therapy? All of us have areas that we struggle to deny ourselves. Paul tells us that it is normal. There is a desire to do the right thing, but we give in. We…
Read MoreExperts say that it takes three weeks to break a habit and three weeks to form a new one. That may be a bit over generalized, but the principle is true. It takes work to stop doing harmful things as well as beginning positive ones. If we give in to every desire and urge it…
Read MoreOne of my favorite things to do is to shop at a farmer’s market. The selection of fruit and vegetables along with the unique crafts from vendors make it a unique experience. Fruit is a metaphor that is used in the Bible multiple times to represent growth and new life. When we are set free…
Read MoreI hate weeding my yards. I will mow and edge all day long but asking me to get on my knees and pull weeds is unbearable. The problem is that if I don’t pick them, they begin to infest the lawn I spend so much time on. Pretty soon the grass is all choked out…
Read MoreHave you ever done something dramatic to show your love to someone? Maybe you proposed to your spouse in a romantic setting. Perhaps you went to great expense to help out a family member. Whatever it was you wanted to show them how much you loved them. Did you know that God showed his unconditional…
Read MoreThere has always been a debate in the church about how much alcohol a Christian is should drink. There are loud voices on both sides offering their opinions. The real issue is those who are struggling with alcoholism and overindulgence of food. There is a significant self-control issue in the church. It’s not just with…
Read MoreThere is no shortage of books and articles that tell you how to be successful. Now success can happen in many areas. Most want to be rich or famous, but some want to be an expert in their field. If you read any material, they will usually tell you that you have to set goals,…
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