I read an anonymous quote on Facebook the other day that said, “Today you could be talking with someone who is trying their best not to fall apart. So whatever you do today, do it with kindness in your heart.” This is so true! But sadly, we can often be very self-centered, seldom noticing or acknowledging […]
Nothing Else
The last couple of Sundays, the worship team has led us in the song Nothing Else. As I’ve listened and sung this song, God has used it to speak to me. I sing that I need nothing else but Jesus, but am I living like that is true? Let’s look at our relationship with Jesus […]
Leaving a Legacy
What do you want to be remembered for after your gone? Not the type of question most of us spend a lot of time thinking about because it’s not a pleasant topic…dying and all. The idea came up in a recent Bible study and I listened to a podcast that asked this question recently so […]
“April Fools!”
It’s April Fool’s Day! Today, jokesters everywhere are playing tricks on each other. Hopefully all in good fun with no harm done. I love a good prank just as much as the next guy. Especially when I’m the one doing the pranking! On this day, however, I feel led to remind you that there is […]
Words of Encouragement
Words of Encouragement I’m an “external” process speaker – what I mean by that is I actually process what I’m saying while I’m saying it much of the time. I don’t always take it all in, ponder it, access my thought bank, and then reply. I often speak off the cuff and if truth be […]
How do you want to be remembered?
How do you want to be remembered? When I was younger I didn’t put a lot of thought into that question. I think we’re often guilty of only bring that thought to our minds when we say goodbye to a loved one or are faced with some kind of life change. To be honest, I […]
The Puzzle Master
On the way home from work one evening, I stopped by a friend’s house, and she had a table in the middle of her living room with a desk light. On the table, I saw what looked to be a bazillion-piece puzzle. This hobby passes the time for her during the long winter months. I […]
Escape Darkness: Walk in the Light
Have you ever experienced true darkness? Like, real absolute darkness? I remember the first and probably the only time I’ve experienced true absolute darkness. We took the youth group caving several years ago. When you enter the cave, you get suited up with headlamps and other gear. You climb into this little hole in the […]
Love in Any Language
Three things will last forever – faith, hope, and love – and the greatest of these is love. -1 Corinthians 13:13 In 1992, Gary Chapman’s book The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate was published. It is a very good tool for couples who are married or thinking of […]