Lately – actually, it’s been a while now – I’ve become convicted regarding my speech. For starters, it’s about my use of the English language when I get angry or frustrated. But then it has to do with conversations and whether or not I’m being a good listener. (Like, when you’re not really listening to a […]
How is your prayer life? Have you ever asked yourself this question? And if you have, have you answered it honestly? A month ago, my friend and I were talking about prayer, about its importance, how we often felt the need to pray, and how we often took the time to pray. But there […]
Sometimes, my wife and I will meet our kids and grandkids out on a wooded piece of property they own. There, the kids fish in the pond and play in the woods, while the adults take it easy and visit. As evening falls, the task turns to building a fire, and the kids are sent […]
I don’t love the idea of wearing ‘busyness’ like a badge of honor (because it’s not healthy and not how God calls us to live) … but I think it’s ok to be aware of the hard and, at times, hectic seasons. Sometimes things are just difficult and a little crazy. Today alone I’ve […]
Glory days. If you’re a Bruce Springsteen fan, those words will automatically bring a great song to mind. But the concept of glory days has been around much longer than Springsteen. GLORY DAYS. The Cambridge Dictionary defines glory days as a period of time when someone was very successful. You might hear someone talk about […]
Have you ever experienced that dreadful moment when you turn the key in the ignition, and nothing happens? You were expecting the engine to roar to life, but there’s nothing. No click, no power … it’s simply dead. This happened to me a couple months ago. I was out for lunch and went to […]
It seems like attraction should be a key ingredient in marriage. After all, we all want to be attracted to our spouse, and we want our spouse to be attracted to us. But what if that attraction isn’t there? What then? ATTRACTION. Attraction can fluctuate throughout the course of a marriage. It’s strong in the […]
I have a huge confession. There have been times (and quite recently) that I have given up in prayer. That’s right. I have looked at a situation that seemed insurmountable, observed the timeline of events surrounding the circumstance, and the length of time spent praying, and thrown in the towel. In essence, I have […]
To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ…-Colossians 1:2 Wait… Is that a typo? Is this one of those new fangled Bible translations just trying to make everybody feel good? Did Paul really just address this letter to God’s holy people? Wow! Now to hear some of my Christian brothers […]
Two simple words have been wandering and ambling through my mind of late. They come to the forefront of my prayers, especially when praying for friends who are struggling or hurting. What words you might ask? Even now. Though simple, they are filled with meaning and hope. They rest on the assurance and confidence […]