The person we spend the most time with is ourselves. This means that we tend to be pretty interested in ourselves. So let me ask you this: Do you really like yourself? Would you rather be somebody else? Are you realistic about your strengths and weaknesses?
"You are the Salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its flavor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world...In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." - Matthew 5:13-16
April 04, 2019
Traveling Desert Lands
If you've ever traveled through the desert, you'll notice that it's mile after mile of dry and barren landscape.. Suddenly, there's a spot of green, some trees, bushes, and flowering plants. What does this mean?
Do Not Disturb
When it comes to serving others, most of us tend to live with a mindset that posts a "Do Not Disturb" sign over our heart. We think: "I'm too busy." "Leave me alone." "I don't want to get involved." "I've got my own agenda."
Fear and Abandonment
Sometimes we feel guilt and abandonment when someone we love ends up leaving us. There's nothing we can do to change what's been done but how do we get through what they left behind that we now have to endure? How do we let go of all of the "if only I had said or done this or that" and "what if I had just listened or probed a little deeper so they would have talked to me. What if maybe I could have prevented this"..
The Lighthouse
Tom Landry told the story of a captain of a battleship who, in the middle of the night, saw the light of another ship coming directly at him. The captain radioed the oncoming ship and said..
When Prayer Disappoints
You'll find little argument from people about the importance of prayer. Most people pray. Everyone needs it. But the reality is, prayer is often disappointing when we don't get the results we desire..
Knowing The Truth
Do you know Jesus? In order to know Jesus we need to know Scripture, for Jesus teaches, "Thy Word is truth." Do you believe this?
More Like Jesus
There's a lot of talk these days about core values, those distinctives that identify priorities for your company, your family or your life in general. The number one core value for me personally is to be more and more like Jesus. Let's think about this..
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