At one time or another, we have all had high expectations of something happening that didn’t happen. It’s disappointing and moments like that that can rob you of your peace, joy and happiness for the day. Why do we allow what DIDN’T happen, keep us from celebrating what DID happen?…
We fill our time with so many activities that most of us are exhausted. When we are tired we sweat the small stuff. Our focus turns inward towards our need for rest. That means we have a lower tolerance for others and the things they do. Or for the situations…
It can be so easy in a world with many options to find ourselves struggling to make a decision. We are surrounded by choices. We see them in commercials, on billboards, in the car lots we pass, on the grocery store aisles, on eBay or in the spouse we choose….
We watch team sports, marriages, and group activities that require cooperation. They either succeed because they are united or fail because they are divided. Unity provides strength. Two people are better than one. They can help each other succeed, to get up from a fall, to keep warm, or to…
Have you ever looked through the lens during an eye exam only to see that it’s all blurry? Then the doctor turns a few knobs and all of a sudden the view is crystal clear with crisp, clean lines! You were are able to see because he changed the focus….
Have you ever pictured having a door on your lips? A door that can slam shut would be the most useful. The bible says, “Set a guard over your mouth, keep watch over the door of your lips.” (Psalms 14:13) Have you ever had THE DOOR WIDE OPEN and said…
It’s good to have goals because they help us to focus on a direction. There comes a time that our efforts grow stagnant. Maybe we don’t see results come fast enough, or they aren’t getting off of the launching pad. We wonder what’s going on. I don’t have a definite…
It’s not a typo. I’m talking about holy growth today. People want to start their business or improve their life, and they do it by trying to work 27 hours a day holding 37 meetings a day, but if they spend time with God, they will have holy growth. You’re…
Have you ever failed to enjoy the moment because you were still suffering a loss from the past? The past wasn’t meant to be carried into the future. Focusing on the past limits what God is trying to do in your present and future. Have you ever noticed the small…
I can tell what you’re passionate about by the words that come out of your mouth. Maybe it’s a guy or a girl, or a car? In Revelation 2:4-5, it describes how God holds it against us that we have forsaken [him] our first love and we don’t act towards…
Have you ever listened to a halfhearted teacher? Some speakers talk about a subject in such a bland manner that you wonder if they even like the topic. Our enthusiasm shows our interest. Our passion shows how important something is to us. How can others be interested in what matters…
Well it’s in our chest obviously! Or is it? According to the bible, For Where Your Treasure Is, There Your Heart Will Be Also. (Matthew 6:21) As we examine our lives, realize that an individual does NOT have to be in full-time ministry to be giving their time to God….
