Paradise? It Depends on the Person
I’ve seen a lot of articles lately about happiness and how to achieve it. When we see a headline like that, we are drawn to it. We all want to be happy – to find our perfect paradise. If only we could
Category: Encouragement
The New Politically Correct
The New Politically Correct The phrase “politically correct†has been bandied around a lot lately. People either encourage it or they resent it. The people who resent it say “I used to be able to tell jokes or speak my mind freely,
Don’t Forget to Breathe
A few weeks ago I ran into an evening bible study class breathless. I had been on time, but a man was outside of the church asking where he was supposed to go and he didn’t speak English, so I had spent
Multitasking and the Art of Fear (or, Love the One You’re With)
I used to think I was a great multitasker. As I’ve been writing this article, I’ve done around 6 work-related texts and laundry (and removed my cat from the keyboard several times). Modern conveniences have made this possible. In the past, I
A New Spin On Those Old Resolutions
A New Spin On Those Old Resolutions Over the past week my friends and I have been talking about the upcoming new year. We’re not going to repeat the same actions we did last year that made us miserable, no siree, this
The Many Possibilities in Disappointment
In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free.The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me. I will look in triumph at those who hate
Powered by the People
“I just don’t understand why all churches aren’t doing this,” my friend said the other night when we were having dinner and solving the problems of the world. We have been reading a book together by Bill Hybels, pastor of Willow Creek
Flying Free: Music, Faith and Recovery
Flying Free – Music, Faith and Recovery There’s a peace I’ve come to knowThough my heart and flesh may failThere’s an anchor for my soulI can say “It is well†Chris Tomlin, I Will Rise Does anyone really recover from grief? I lost
Can I Have Some Rejection, Please?
Failure is an opportunity, not a stop sign! Rejection. No one likes it, but some are more afraid of it than others. I’ve had to come to terms with this a lot recently, because I’m learning how to do sales calls for Gathering.
Serve Like Jesus Did
SERVING IN THE WAY JESUS SERVED IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THINK, AND IT’S ALSO EASIER THAN YOU THINK. HERE ARE SOME WHYS AND HOW TO’S. One of the things that God wants us to do as Christians is to “go forth