The role of ‘Father’ has been under attack for quite some time. That is not to say women and mothers have not been mistreated or under appreciated; certainly they have. But, there seems to be a clear understanding in our culture that the nurturing and tenderness of a mother is absolutely essential in the life of a child. However, especially …
A Saint Abroad and a Devil at Home
Things are not always as they appear to be. The same could be said of many people. One of my all-time favorite books is ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’ by John Bunyan. Written over 300 years ago, the book is as relevant and impacting now, as it was then. Bunyan wrote the story as a Pastor in prison for sharing the Word …
The Invisible Value of Maintenance Mode
Maintenance. Maintenance Mode. Maintenance Man. Maintaining the ‘status quo’. There is simply zero inspiration exuding from the idea of maintaining. No one wants to simply maintain their current income; they want a raise. No one wants to wake up Christmas morning and hear ‘this year we get the joy of just keeping everything we already have! Nothing new for you …