Wednesday, October 2, 2019
| 1:24 MIN READ | “I can’t! It will never happen! Nothing’s going to change! It’s impossible!” Most of us are quite familiar with these statements. We hear them, and perhaps regularly make them. But are they true? Certainly, there are limitations in life. There are problems that perplex us and seem to defy solving. […]
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
| 1:25 MIN READ | Who are you? This question goes beyond superficial interest in your name or job. When someone really gets to know you, they know something about you — the real you. They understand your personality, your character, your values, and your nature. The same is true with God. To say that […]
Monday, September 30, 2019
| 1:17 MIN READ | What is your house known for? We can be known for lots of different things, but one of the best is to be known as a person of prayer and to create an atmosphere of prayer in our houses. Jesus taught us the importance of this. There was a day […]
Friday, September 27, 2019
| 1:21 MIN READ | What you pray about and talk about reveals a lot about you. If it’s important or concerning to you, you’ll likely talk to God and others about it. Hopefully, one of your greatest concerns is the kind of life you are living and the kind of house you are building. […]
Thursday, September 26, 2019
| 1:21 MIN READ | Life is messy. Let your house go a few days or weeks without cleaning, and you’ll see. It’s called “a mess.” The only way to keep a mess out is by regular cleaning. Perhaps one day someone will create a completely self-cleaning house, but until then, the job falls on […]
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
| 1:16 MIN READ | You probably had the problem — A mouse in your house! It’s an unpleasant discovery. Hopefully, it moves you to action. When it comes to mice in your home, the old proverb of Benjamin Franklin is appropriate, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The best way […]
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
| 1:24 MIN READ | How are you feeling? It’s a common question that usually gets a superficial answer. Yet it reminds us of a very real part of life — emotions. Emotions are our “inside feelings.” They are important because they often affect our actions. When our thinking is right, our feelings improve. The […]
Monday, September 23, 2019
| 1:06 MIN READ | When was the last time you felt it? I’m referring to the awful feeling of embarrassment and guilt over something you said or did. It’s called shame. God designed us with the ability to feel shame when we have broken His commandments or violated His principles. The sting of our […]
Friday, September 20, 2019
| 1:17 MIN READ | Have you ever noticed how often you hear the admonition, “Don’t forget …!” We have lots of “don’t forget’s” in our lives. “Don’t forget your keys! Don’t forget your phone! Don’t forget to take out the trash! Don’t forget to brush your teeth! Don’t forget… Don’t forget… Don’t forget…!” On […]
Thursday, September 19, 2019
| 1:33 MIN READ | The ability to see is a great gift. I’m not referring to physical sight, but vision, perception, and discernment. Helen Keller, the deaf and blind author and lecturer of the 1900s, made this statement, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” To be spiritually […]
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
| 1:41 MIN READ | Security is a big deal. Every year Americans spend billions of dollars seeking to make their lives more secure. Security is necessary because of potential threats to life and property. It’s the way we protect ourselves from the bad guys. Just as there are threats in the seen world, there […]
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
| 1:22 MIN READ | One of the biggest businesses in America is home security. Every year in the USA we spend over $20 billion (yes, a B!) on home systems and monitoring services. One research agency reported that a home burglary happens every 18 seconds in the USA. At least 3 break-ins every minute! […]
Monday, September 16, 2019
| 1:16 MIN READ | How strong is your house? From time to time the construction quality of structures are tested. Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and other natural disasters test the integrity of houses and buildings. A few months ago, I had a conversation with a gentleman in our church that reminded me of the importance […]
Friday, September 13, 2019
| 1:18 MIN READ | Have you been to the dentist recently? Regular dental check-ups are important for screening oral cancer and gum disease and discovering tooth decay. Lots of health issues are associated with the condition of the mouth. There’s an important application for our spiritual and relational lives too. What happens with our […]
Thursday, September 12, 2019
| 1:38 MIN READ | Conflicts are a sad reality in our world. It seems that everywhere you turn there’s anger, strife, and division. All this contention robs people of joy and productivity. War always wreaks havoc and makes people poorer, weaker, and bitter. One of the worst types of strife is what happens in […]
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
| 1:28 MIN READ | One of the greatest gifts you will ever give someone is respect. It is important for us to treat everyone respectfully. No one likes to be disrespected. Jesus spoke of this kind of attitude and approach in our relationships. He taught us what is often referred to as, “the Golden […]