In a world of virtual everything, it can be easy to slip into the mindset that everything can be handled remotely. Truly, we are all thankful for the options that are afforded us because of the internet and our interconnected society in times like these. However, just because we can do school, order food, shop, and stay in touch with …
Am I A Failure For Being Faithful?
We tend to celebrate exciting new developments. You got a new job or started your own business? Yay! You bought a new car or a new house? Congratulations, it’s beautiful! Seldom do we go up to someone and say, “You’ve driven the same car for twelve years! You are managing your money so well and being super-wise by being so …
The Transformational Truth
Caterpillars are kind of cute. I mean, they are an ugly-cute, but there is something endearing about their unassuming nature. Yes, they can be chubby and hairy and gross, but I still enjoy watching them trudge along a branch in route to then next leaf to devour. Some, like me, find them enjoyable while others are repulsed. Regardless of which …
Those Who Dug The Well
I’m forty-one years old today. Forty years ago my Mother wrote me a letter that I still have to this day. She wrote it to me on my first birthday and placed it in our family Bible with clear instructions that it was not to be opened until the day I graduated high-school. I did read it on the day …
Recalibrating Your Vision
Believing is seeing. We often get it the other way around. But we all know that if you’re scared then all of the sudden most everything you see is a potential danger. Likewise, if you are in a hilarious mood then everything you see is funny. Why? Because you are in that frame of mind or in that state of …
Standing Firm In A Climate Of Fear
All of our hearts have been broken by what we have seen over that past few weeks with the tragedy of the south Florida school shooting and then with the passing of the greatest Evangelist of the modern era, Rev. Billy Graham. We grieve for different reasons in each circumstance and our sorrow and pain lead us to the next …