#HeartForTheWord We often beat ourselves up because we make foolish decisions. It’s true that we ought not be proud of the stupid stuff we decide to do; however, the Bible helps us gain some perspective regarding those times when we blow it. Judges chapter 11 relates the story of Jephthah. Although he was “a mighty… Continue reading Foolish Decisions Redeemed
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See It God’s Way
#HeartForTheWord Luke chapter 16 records an interesting story that Jesus told His disciples about a money manager who was about to get fired from his job. The guy’s boss had been told that this particular employee was wasting his goods. When the guy found out, he went about shrewdly handling his boss’s business so that… Continue reading See It God’s Way
4-21-14: Power Over Death
#HeartForTheWord One of my best girlfriends had to say her final goodbye to her sweet mother, Mrs. Helen Pittman, at the memorial service. This beautiful lady had lived for almost 83 years and had touched many lives in a positive way. It just so happened that her service was scheduled to take place on Good… Continue reading 4-21-14: Power Over Death
Hate Myself and Bear My Cross?
041714: Hate Myself and Bear My Cross? While Jesus walked the earth, He said some things His own disciples couldn’t understand. The most notable example of their misunderstanding had to be when He told them He would die and rise again. No matter how often He said it, they didn’t get it until they actually… Continue reading Hate Myself and Bear My Cross?
What’s Taking So Long?
Is God’s Word worth listening to? I wonder about that when those of us who claim to be Christians agree with things the Bible disagrees with, or we do things the Bible says is wrong. How can we justify persisting in performing actions, making decisions, and holding beliefs that contradict the inspired Word of God?… Continue reading What’s Taking So Long?
Soar Conference Announcement!
SOAR Conference Announcement! Hello Friends – Especially East Coast Friends, You won’t want to miss this amazing SOAR conference coming up this Saturday, March 29, in Lancaster, PA. I will be there leading a workshop in which we explore the Power Suit! You won’t want to miss it. As a gift from Life That… Continue reading Soar Conference Announcement!
The Fountain of Youth
March 19: The Fountain of Youth For eons, people have been trying to find the legendary Fountain of Youth, the secret to long life. It is rumored that Juan Ponce de León, the Spanish explorer, was searching for it when he stumbled upon Florida. He must not have found it or else he’d be here… Continue reading The Fountain of Youth
Great Review for Sharon’s Book, Boomerangs to Arrows!
Hello Friends, Dr. Harold Arnold contacted me on Facebook and said he’d just finished reading my newest book, Boomerangs to Arrows: A Godly Guide for Launching Young Adult Children. He said he had posted a review on his site. Here’s the link: http://haroldarnold.com/books/boomerangstoarrows/ Thanks, Dr. Arnold! Please read the review! If you’ve read the book, please post a… Continue reading Great Review for Sharon’s Book, Boomerangs to Arrows!
Fear Not
#HeartForTheWord The first time God says, “Fear not,” in the Bible, He says it to Abram. Abram must have felt some discomfort about being taken care of because God’s calming comments were threefold. “Do not be afraid…”, “I am your shield,” and “[I am] your exceedingly great reward” Genesis 15:1 (NKJ). In those three remarks,… Continue reading Fear Not
When You Pray
#HeartForTheWord Aside from the occasion of blatant disrespect and belittling by an employer, there’s nothing worse than an employee who continually insists on repeating, “That’s not in my job description.” Nowadays, it’s a tremendous blessing just to have a job in the first place, so reaching beyond our written contract and helping out for the… Continue reading When You Pray