Loving others is hard. Do hard things. As I look at my life, I believe I am probably one of the most unlovely people I know. I start projects and sometimes don't finish them. My intentions are good, but my execution is occasionally slow. Frequently in conversations, I am distracted and have trouble focusing, [...]
Be careful with your words. Once they are said, they can only be forgiven, not forgotten. - unknown There is nothing in this world that gets me in more trouble than what I say. For some reason, I choose the most inopportune times to say some of the dumbest things. Generally, it happens in [...]
Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime. - Dale Carnegie As if politics weren't already confusing enough, the American people and people worldwide saw something very disappointing and revealing last night. We saw two grown men attempting to see who could [...]
The Lord has sought out a man after His own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be prince over His people because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you. 1 Samuel 13:14 Goodly people sometimes do ungodly things Saul was a king, but not a priest. He was goodly, but [...]
Now appoint for us a king to judge us like all the nations. 1 Samuel 8:6 The allure of being like everyone else is often a mirage of something that never delivers what it promises. We look around and see others prosper and succeed according to the world's standards and think, "If I [...]
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 "There is no danger that Titanic will sink. The boat is unsinkable and nothing but inconvenience will be suffered by the passengers." Phillip Franklin, White Star Line vice-president, 1912 The first passengers on a luxury liner in [...]
Love your enemies... Matthew 5:44 Never Forget... I've heard and read those words so many times since 911. It seems to be the battle cry for our country, and motivation for revenge and protection. Nearly 3,000 people died, and nearly 6,000 people were injured. Four planes were used as weapons against the unknown and [...]
You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God; I will extol you. Oh give thanks to the Lord for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 118:28-29 Gratefulness is sometimes very difficult for us to display because it forces us to look at someone [...]
But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him and his righteousness to children's children Psalm 103:17 Today, most of our children head back to school and begin the daily struggle of waking up, throwing down breakfast, grabbing lunch money, and hopping in the car with [...]
With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God. Mark 10:27 Sometimes when we see COVID, cancer, and other chronic illnesses, we start to lose hope over time. People fill hospital beds and spend their last days away from family. Maybe you're struggling with family relationships and [...]