I often ponder: “Why do I do this?” You might be surprised how many things we do without thinking about them. The other day I experienced this driving home from the office. I had driven down a stretch of road that included several stop lights and a couple of turns. It was then that… Continue Reading
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Thank You Mom!
This Sunday we will celebrate Mother’s Day! It is a great opportunity to communicate our love and appreciation for our moms. Recently I was reading about the history of Mother’s Day. Many cultures have celebrated mothers, but here in the United States it was not until the early 1900’s that it became popular. … Continue Reading
Where is God in My Life?
The crazy lives that we live are marked by all different seasons. There are those great seasons that we hope will continue forever. On the other end of the spectrum are the seasons that we wish would have ended a month ago. It is easy to wonder where God is during those difficult times… Continue Reading
God’s Key to Peace in My Life
I am sure that you have never been short, impatient or frustrated with another person or situation! What is surprising to me is that even when my walk with the Lord is humming along there are interruptions that can pull me off track. Our peace in life is ultimately determined by where we… Continue Reading
Where Do I Place My Trust?
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself the question, “What am I trusting to make sense of life?” It is interesting that almost all of the objects of our trust are man-made. The challenge with our man-made idols is that they really have no power to affect the outcomes that we desire, except to… Continue Reading
Where God is Working Right Now
If you have ever wondered, “Is God working in our world today?” You are not alone. It is easy for us to lose sight of God’s working all around us. Yes, we can see Him in the beauty of Creation. King David understood, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above… Continue Reading
I Don’t Need to Go to Church!
Maybe you have found yourself saying this. Maybe you have heard these words when talking with someone else. It is interesting that this statement is both true and false depending on the context. It is also interesting that the Bible speaks to both the truth and error of this statement. I find myself… Continue Reading
A Glimpse of God’s Ever-Present Protection
I love kids. It is wonderful to interact with them at all the different ages. It is not surprising that Jesus used a child as an example of faith! One of the most precious encounters with a young child is when they cover their eyes, believing that you cannot see them because they cannot… Continue Reading
Overcoming the Barrier to My Unbelief
One of my kids, favorite stories was “The Little Engine that Could!” It is hard to forget the little blue engine saying, “I think I can – I think I can – I think I can – I think I can.” It is the story of a little engine struggling to carry toys and… Continue Reading
The Mark of a Genuine Faith
There was a day when just about everyone would identify as being a “Christian” of some flavor. Today, things are different but there are still a majority of individuals who would hold to the same religious affiliation. Yet, when we consider the teachings of Jesus and the Bible, it raises questions concerning what are… Continue Reading