Why Weiner Did it Again and Again and Again What would prompt an ex-congressman to do the same stupid thing over and over and over again? You would think after stories and pictures about his..
How to Respond When You Plans are Delayed Immediate gratification is a driving force in our lives. We expect pain to go away fast–that’s what aspirin are for. We expect immediate success...
Why Some Mice Swim Longer Nobody, and I mean nobody, makes it through life without encountering discouragement. And how we handle discouragement will dictate not only our..
You’re the Keeper of Your Heart The great composer Mendelssohn visited a cathedral in Europe that housed one of the most magnificent organs in the world. The German composer..
Removing Gum Out of Someone’s Hair Telling someone how to give a rebuke is a bit like telling him how to get gum out of someone’s hair. No matter how careful he might be, it’s going..
Can You Find Meaning Without God? I once spoke at a large church in Houston … by large I mean one that drew over ten thousand people every week. Afterward, I met with part of the..
The IRS Scandal and You I’ve had the privilege of being audited by the IRS on three separate occasions. In each instance the auditor found a legitimate mistake an..
Five Keys to Managing Anger James said, “for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.” (James 1:20). God’s anger is always justified and is always expressed..
Would You Have Doubted Jesus? If I had been with the disciples in Gethsemane the night before Jesus was crucified, and been aware he would die the next day, I would have..
The Power of Delayed Gratification We’re taught to travel fast and light. On the freeway we drive in the fast lane. If we want something we’re told to, “Go for it!” Or, “Just do..
Jesus Repeated One Word Ten Times Jesus’ words and deeds on the night of the Last Supper were focused on helping the disciples grasp a truth as revolutionary as the first use of an..
I’ve Never Done this Before! I’ve done a lot of things in my life but I’ve never done this before. After watching the History Channel’s documentary The Bible I was deeply..
Talk About Selfish! Marriage not only brought me face to face with the girl of my dreams, it brought me face to face with my own selfishness. Sure, I knew I was..
Stay Where You Are! All of us periodically suffer from the myth of the greener grass. Haven’t there been times in your life when you thought things looked better on..
He Slammed His Fist on My Desk! Jesus struck at the root of pride with a sharp ax. He said, “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to..
Two Minutes that Will Change a Life On a dark rainy day several years ago my mood matched the weather. I climbed in my car and listened to the rain patter on the roof. I felt..
Everything Stands or Falls On This Confused and afraid, the disciples left the upper room and stepped onto the narrow Jerusalem street. The frigid air–just like their growing..
Getting Past Fear and Doubt to Faith How would you respond if the miraculous invaded your life? That theoretical question became a reality for Zechariah–the father of John the Baptist...
What Will You Do With 525,600 Minutes? Stretching before you, further than the eye can see, lays the New Year. It consists of 365 Days, 8,760 hours, 525,600 minutes, 31,536, 000 seconds...
Seize the Moment You’ve probably seen the ad on TV where small electrodes are attached to a man’s abdomen. When the device is activated the muscles contract. It’s..
How to Transcend Failure I’ve got an impressive resume of failure. Really. It’s embarrassing to admit, but it’s true. At one time or another I’ve failed in every area of my..
Relieving Christmas Season Stress December is a short month. While it may not have fewer days, it has fewer work days. Less time to get important things done. Many companies and..
Worry Buster I’ve got a close friend who is a chronic worrier. I asked him once if he ever noticed that most of the things he worries about never happen. He..
Believing in the Invisible God Astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross suggests we imagine that the two-dimensional image on a television screen actually consists of a living..
A Christian Response to the Election There are many who, like me, worked and prayed for Obama’s defeat. On the other hand, I’ve got evangelical friends who worked and prayed for his..
