Before Jesus healed he felt this When two blind men cried out to Jesus, the crowd saw them as intruders–irritants they brushed aside like pesky flies. Jesus viewed them..
How I hope to face hardship On December 17, 1850, Captain Allen Gardiner and six companions landed at Patagonia on the southern tip of South America. They made that long..
When you lack the needed faith We all face situations where a gap exists between the faith we have and the faith needed to release the power of God into a situation. Like the dad..
Will you join me? Nothing has strengthened my faith and transformed my life more than reading through the four Gospels every month. When I began, 59 months ago, I..
Will you join me? Nothing has strengthened my faith and transformed my life more than reading through the four Gospels every month. When I began, 59 months ago, I..
Lead a big life in 2017 As you enter the New Year what kind of life do you want to live? John Rohn wrote this: Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue..
Merry Christmas The star gave light and direction . . . the angels song and joy . . . the shepherds wonder . . . the magi worship and wealth . . . the innkeeper a..
Do you have a stronghold? Have you ever done anything horrible that you’ve kept secret? Have you suffered something horrible that you’ve kept secret? If you answered yes to..
Why a mask hides the true you According to the Merriam Webster dictionary a stronghold is, “a protected place where the members of a military group stay and can defend..
Jesus’ six reasons to give thanks I got the list from Jesus, really. One day the Lord told his followers why they should trust in God and not worry (Matthew 6:26-33). I realize..
A Christian Response to the Election Congratulations! You’ve survived the most toxic election in a lifetime. I read some people avoided the campaign poison by pulling the information..
A weird experiment with a lesson I’ve never cracked an egg with a chicken inside. That would be a shocker if it occurred over a frying pan. But it’s been done by biologists with a..
The hardest lie to tell will surprise you You might think telling a big lie would be harder than telling a small one. According to Tali Sharot, a neuroscientist at University College..
When my dad died I remember when my dad died. I stood beside his bed, my hands on his chest, as he quietly exhaled. One moment he was there, the next he was gone...
One way we’re alike In one way we’re alike. We want our life to matter. And sometimes we wonder if it does, or ever will. You may go for weeks, months, or even years..
How to create momentum I’ve always been fascinated by trains. I used to lay in bed at night, before falling asleep, and imagine climbing into a freight car and traveling..
When getting even feels right One of Jesus’ more controversial and misunderstood teachings dealt with forgiveness. In the Old Testament the Hebrew people were commanded to seek..
The Meaning of Weism Meism says, “Me first.” It’s the opposite of weism that says, “We first.” On the night before his crucifixion Jesus prayed for his future..
Lead through discouragement Nobody sails through life without a dose of discouragement. And how we handle discouragement will dictate, not only our emotional and mental..
Leading through discouragement Nobody sails through life without a dose of discouragement. And how we handle discouragement will dictate, not only our emotional and mental..
Failure is the seed of success I’ve got an impressive resume of failure. It’s embarrassing to admit, but it’s true. At one time or another I’ve failed in every area of my life...
Seeing the Invisible God Astrophysicist and author, Dr. Hugh Ross, encourages us to imagine that the two-dimensional image on a television monitor consists of a living..
Spiritual victory is a line not a dot Spiritual victory is a line, not a dot. By that I mean it’s not a single attitude or action; it’s a series of attitudes and actions which, over..
How to restrain your anger Jesus was 30-years-old when he first cleansed the temple. That means he had visited the temple during all of the Passovers since he was twelve. He..
How Jesus changed a mind Few leadership challenges are tougher than leading people into change. No wonder. The thought of change creates uncertainty about the future. And..