Have you ever come to a conclusion before completely investigating all of your options? If so, you may have been embarrassed about your original thought because more information revealed new truth. Our conclusions based on what we see at first are not necessarily accurate. We see evidence of this truth in the Bible. Acts 28:1-6… Continue reading 7/29/15: It’s Not What It Looks Like
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7/25/15: Dirty Little Secrets
It never ceases to amaze me to see how public figures think they can hide their dirty little secrets. Politicians cheat on their wives and think no one will find out. Financiers swindle investors and figure they’ll never get caught. High-profile lawyers conceal evidence to get their guilty clients released and feel their cleaver courtroom… Continue reading 7/25/15: Dirty Little Secrets
7/23/15: Get to Work
At my AuthorizeMe Seminar, I teach people how to write the book that’s on their heart and position it to be published. I coach them through the necessary thought process so they can answer the publisher’s questions such as, “What is your book about?” “To whom does its message matter?” and “What are you willing… Continue reading 7/23/15: Get to Work
7/22/15: Haters
There have been haters since Biblical days. Cyrus king of Persia was moved by God to allow the Israelite captives to go back to their land and rebuild the temple to honor God. The work started, but as the years passed and other kings arose, “…the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the descendants… Continue reading 7/22/15: Haters
7/21/15: Sudden Change
From 1966 – 1970, the warning on a package of cigarettes said, “Caution: Cigarette Smoking May be Hazardous to Your Health.” When findings made it clear that tar and nicotine actually did destroy the lungs, the warning was changed to read, “Warning: The Surgeon General Has Determined that Cigarette Smoking is Dangerous to Your Health.”… Continue reading 7/21/15: Sudden Change
7/20/15: This is Community
I once delivered a message for the Women’s Christian Fellowship group of the International Council of Community Churches. These women had come together from all over the country for their annual denominational convention. I joked with them, knowing they must be an august, serious group with lots of faith in me to figure I had… Continue reading 7/20/15: This is Community
7/18/15: Expect the Miraculous
Do we actually expect God to change things in and for others in miraculous ways as we intercede for them? Is it as clear to you as it is to me that some changes just aren’t going to happen unless God steps in? After praying about tough situations for a long time, it’s easy to… Continue reading 7/18/15: Expect the Miraculous
7/15/15: Two Things that Block Success and Blessing
Most people want success. From the time we are very small children, we are aware of the satisfaction of winning and gaining what we want. Some of us remain quite competitive, and many of us channel that urge to win and gain into the drive for personal success in all areas of our lives. Then… Continue reading 7/15/15: Two Things that Block Success and Blessing
7/14/15: Always Something to Learn
When I talk or preach about Bible study, I like to tease believers by letting them know we only have one book to study. One would think we’d all be Bible scholars in short order; however, that’s not the case. The Bible is such an amazing book that we can learn something new every… Continue reading 7/14/15: Always Something to Learn
7/13/15 Let’s Be Clear
One of my friends has a radio show on which she discusses various topics of interest with her guests and audience. When she wants to make a point, especially a spiritual point, she starts her comments with the phrase, “Let’s be clear.” I love that. She is sure about her position and wants to be… Continue reading 7/13/15 Let’s Be Clear