The great illusion about life is that we simply arrive at stages of success. We know that there are failures and mistakes, but we focus on the moments that we define as having arrived. What we forget or choose not to know, is that often our definition of success is […] Read more »
Have you ever been convinced that something doesn’t work only to discover that you were doing it wrong? I drive a 2002 Ford F-150 crew cab. It has 187,000 miles on it and they are all mine. For 12 years this has been my vehicle and I know where everything […] Read more »
We’ve all heard the old expression that something is going to require a “leap of faith”, but is there really such a thing? We are instructed to walk by faith, but are we ever supposed to leap? Does God put chasms in our path and ask us to make a […] Read more »
As I have grown older I have become more distracted by the desire to be comfortable. Some people want a fast or luxurious vehicle. I just want one that is comfortable. Some people want a large and fancy home. I just want one that is comfortable. I don’t need the […] Read more »
As a teenager, I watched a friend of mine working on a 220 electrical outlet in our home. He was talking to me and when he turned his head to make a point there was a loud pop as my friend whizzed across our wood floor and impacted against the […] Read more »
It is quite normal to want to avoid unnecessary resistance regarding our choices, plans dreams etc… However, if we make our plans, formulate our dreams and determine our choices based completely on the avoidance of resistance, opposition or obstacles we may encounter, we can go ahead and give up on […] Read more »
Historically, I have not been very good at resting. I don’t mean to imply that I never rest or that I am so busy that rest is impossible. The truth is, I regularly have down time and openings in my calendar, but my mind is still working. Next week my […] Read more »
Anniversaries are important for many reasons. If you don’t believe me, just ignore one and see how your spouse responds. Anniversaries are an opportunity to commemorate an important and meaningful event. They allow us to remember the start of something and remind us of its value. One year ago my […] Read more »
I have experienced more than a few periods of transition. You know the kind where you are in between assignments or you are preparing to step out into a new area. Things can seem out of whack as you find yourself in unfamiliar and inhospitable surroundings. In 1Corinthians 10, Paul […] Read more »
Indecision is something we all struggle with from time to time. This is why we sometimes feel stuck. We are trying to decide on the best option or direction. Indecision can result from a lack of information or research, but it is most often the result of the fear of […] Read more »