Friday, November 15, 2019
| 2:10 MIN READ | Have you ever given a sermon? Chances are, most of you have never preached a message, other than to your spouse or children! While we may unwisely preach at others from time to time, there is a certain kind of sermon you need to be ready to give, forcefully and […]
Thursday, November 14, 2019
| 1:55 MIN READ | Which word is more attractive to you, can or can’t? Even the most negative person would likely say they prefer to hang around a “can do” person rather than a “can’t do” person. Although we’re attracted to positive people, many of us are still locked into a negative mindset. While […]
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
| 1:58 MIN READ | Filters are popular in photography. Certain filters add color; others remove color. Some change the amount of light in the exposure. Some filters are added while taking pictures and others in post-production. Photographs can be enhanced by filters or ruined by them. When it comes to life, we’re often living […]
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
| 1:51 MIN READ | Here’s a profound statement for you. You see what you look at and what you look for! Now that you are deeply impressed with my astounding observation, what’s the point? The lesson is, your life is limited or enlarged by your vision. If all you see are problems, difficulties, and […]
Monday, November 11, 2019
| 2:03 MIN READ | Many people are pining away about the lack of something in their life. If you listen closely to their complaining, you’ll usually hear them express frustrations and jealousies about others who seem to have more opportunities than them. While it’s true that life isn’t always fair, and some people get […]
Friday, November 8, 2019
| 1:28 MIN READ | Directions. We need them regularly. To get to an unfamiliar place, we need to know the way. What roads do we take? What landmarks do we look for? It’s true in life too. We need to know the way to life destinations. “What career do I pursue? What neighborhood should […]
Thursday, November 7, 2019
| 1:56 MIN READ | Have you desperately needed someone’s help in a crisis? We’ve all had difficult moments when we needed a friend’s assistance. It’s extremely comforting when a person proves reliable in times of trouble. It’s also painful when someone who promised to be there for us, isn’t there when we need them […]
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
| 1:39 MIN READ | Many important announcements begin with a call to attention. You can’t hear what you need to hear, and do what you need to do if you’re not paying attention! Often in Scripture, we’re called to attention. Of all the things we should pay careful attention to, we should give full […]
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
| 2:09 MIN READ | Passion, enthusiasm, commitment, dedication, endurance — these words describe admirable qualities in someone. They show that someone is “all in.” We often speak of people being “into” certain things. “He’s ‘into’ football.” Or “She’s ‘into’ fitness.”, etc. When we use this term in this way we’re describing our observations of […]
Monday, November 4, 2019
| 1:30 MIN READ | Did you hear about the man who wrote the book “Humility and How I Achieved It”? Obviously, there’s no book with this title (as far as I know!). If there was, the name alone would negate its message! This is called a “humblebrag”, which isn’t actually humble! Humility is an […]
Friday, November 1, 2019
| 1:10 MIN READ | At a certain point in school, all kids become familiar with the dreaded phrase, “pop quiz.” It’s the moment the teacher gives an unannounced test on a subject you’re supposed to know. “Pop quizzes” are real-time opportunities to demonstrate your attentiveness to study and the grasp of information that has […]
Thursday, October 31, 2019
| 1:35 MIN READ | In many sports, the right placement is one of the keys to winning. The strategic placement of players on the field is important. The placement of the ball on the field is critical. For example, in football, there’s a big difference between having the ball on your five-yard line or […]
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
| 1:45 MIN READ | The world is now filled with hearts. From YouTube to Facebook to Instagram, the little heart icon has become the universal symbol of approval. God is big on hearts too! He made this clear when He sent Samuel the prophet to anoint the second king of Israel. Samuel was sent […]
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
| 1:24 MIN READ | If you’ve ever done any home remodeling, you know it eventually involves some painting. You want your renovated room to pop with newness. Applying your carefully chosen paint is one of the final things you do before the big reveal! But a good and lasting paint job requires something a […]
Monday, October 28, 2019
| 1:39 MIN READ | Over the years I have had the opportunity to view life from some fairly high mountain peaks. My greatest (and worst) experience was many years ago in Peru. I traveled up into the Andes Mountains with a mission team from our church. On the way to the town of Huaraz, […]
Friday, October 25, 2019
| 1:36 MIN READ | There are two ways to think about life resources. Some live with a scarcity mindset. This way of thinking considers available resources as finite and limited. This means, if you get something good, I get less, or vice versa. It creates a competitive world, based in comparison and envy. Other […]