Rising Above a Changing Culture

Rising Above a Changing Culture

     It is always amazing how quickly things can change. We are currently living through a time of change on a number of different levels. These times of change are often filled with confusion, frustration and even anger. I am reminded that, for the follower of Jesus,...
Rising Above a Changing Culture

QTR – Quality Time Remaining!

I wonder if our natural tendency is to over estimate the time that we have remaining in life. I am sure some of us do not want to think about it. Yet, it is important to think about because it can motivate to take advantage of each day. This is especially important...
Rising Above a Changing Culture

Two Blessings of Being Harassed!

     It seems common that we bristle at the thought of facing difficult people. It seems as if all of us are surrounded by difficult people and are ourselves difficult. It is not fun when we are harassed for living for Jesus. It is in those situations that it is easy...
Rising Above a Changing Culture

4 Ways the Devil Destroys My Reputation!

     Most of you know that I am a car guy (also trucks). I was recently reminded how the world without Jesus can be very difficult. I was watching the movie “Ford vs Ferrari.” It reminded me of the cut-throat nature of big corporations. This, of course, is not limited...
Rising Above a Changing Culture

Ministry Opportunities Have an Expiration Date

     I was sharing with someone yesterday, that when buying dairy items like Half & Half I always looks for the expiration date that gives me the most time to use the product. I was surprised that others do the same thing. It allows us to take advantage of the...
Rising Above a Changing Culture

Fear Not!

     It seems as if we are in a crisis with no end in sight. My experience with crises is that it is easy to get knocked down by the next wave. There are often many waves that follow.  I am afraid that we are starting to see another wave related to new rounds of job...