New York Times columnist David Brooks says there are two kinds of virtues: Those that look good on your resume; and those you want said at your funeral. So, what’s the difference? Why am I STILL surprised, how excellent is …
Category Archives: The Bible/Studies
When crises arise…20/20 Hindsight teaches me that God uses those times to get my attention, so He can bless me with an awareness of His involvement in my life. I forget that sometimes.
I had an odd dream (with a purpose). I woke up from a dream about a house of prostitution that had been discovered by the authorities. The “pimps” were jailed but someone in the community who had a compassionate heart talked with each woman individually and discovered each woman’s strengths, talents, and gifts.
Many spend much of their lives looking for someone to rescue them. To take care of them. A Super Hero. No human being can meet that need without failing often. So, it can be easy to begin to think that …
It is such an unnatural phrase on the surface: Give Glory to God. We are not accustomed to giving glory to anyone. We naturally take the credit for ourselves. We even seek that attention and admiration. We talk about needing …
God never intended for us to want anything more than we want Him! When the Israelites wanted food more than they wanted God…they willfully put God to the test by demanding the food they CRAVED.
Last week, I shared Part 1 of How to Handle Fear, and I promised to be back with some specific scriptures you could write on 3×5 cards to give you strength and focus on God rather than the fearful things …
Disasters and diseases can make anyone feel unsettled, fearful, or just plain anxious and unsure where to turn for relief. Daily news reports give us lots to be concerned about.
What is encouragement? The atta boy/atta girl comments. Looking for things that people do well. Looking for their strengths rather than their weaknesses. Just what is the power of kindness? We’ve all seen the stories on the news of the …
Short Meditation from James We often hear that we are to resist the devil and he will flee from you. Resist. And flee. These are words. But what does that mean in practical terms? Is there more? Yes! There is …