I’m Dying Here

I’m Dying Here

In the movie “As Good As It Gets,” Jack Nicholson says, “I’m dying here.” It is in response to a waitress who won’t give in to his attitude and is forcing him to act human. Jack didn’t want to change, but he couldn’t go...
Refined Like Silver

Refined Like Silver

Any precious metal like silver or gold has to go through a refining process once it is mined. For silver, it has to be put in the fire to remove all of the dross. The silversmith sticks the silver still ensconced within rocks into a fire. The silver will melt, and it...
What is Filling Your Heart?

What is Filling Your Heart?

My heart is filled with wonderful memories of celebrating our Savior’s birth as a child and now with my children during the holiday season. What’s is great about the season is that we can set aside the issues for a short period of time and just focus on the good that...
Be Careful of Those Flattering Words

Be Careful of Those Flattering Words

After preaching, some of the best compliments I have received from those who have slept through the message. I get these glowing words on how great the sermon was from somebody who napped through most of it. I guess it is a gift because I have received a ton of those...
When a Curse is a Blessing

When a Curse is a Blessing

Being liked by others seems to become an obsession for a majority of people. They don’t want to do or say anything that will offend people or cause them to speak poorly, so people often won’t stand firm in their faith or speak the truth in love for fear of...
Transformed Into His Image

Transformed Into His Image

If you have children, there is a good chance that one of them looks identical to you. It’s unavoidable because genetics are strong. Even if they don’t look like you, they will mimic a lot of your personality. Some of this is learned, but most of it is inherent. Did...