"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." ~Joshua 1:9
Category: Scripture / Doctrine
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." (Abraham Lincoln) When we're tired, hungry, or stressed, we're generally not much use. We're running at a diminished capacity. Do you know just when you feel like going out of your way to help others? When … Continue reading Wellspring of Life
Perhaps the greatest limitation of human potential = The fear of what people might think Are you limited by this fear? Controlled by it? So many are consumed by it, often unaware of its power. The opportunity cost is staggering. Imagine society without this limitation. Imagine your life without this limitation. For God has not … Continue reading Our Greatest Limitation
"We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light." (Plato) It was very early morning. The front door was open, and the cold air entered the warm hallway. The light inside shined brightly thru the door, fearlessly piercing the … Continue reading When the Light shines Brightest
Certainly you’ve had multiple conversations this week with friends, family, and co-workers. Some feel elated, and others feel devastated. Each of us needs walked back in from the ledge sometimes. Indeed, there are other times when we all need to be brought back down from the clouds. There’s no shortage of extreme emotions. Right, wrong, … Continue reading Come in from the ledge.
"Do you still not see or understand? Do you have such hard hearts? Having eyes do you not see?" ~Jesus questioning his disciples (Mark 8:17-18) Why are things so often hiding in plain sight? Looking for those car keys? or your wallet? I bet they're right under your nose...sitting right there on the table by … Continue reading Seeing the Invisible Qualities of God
"Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength." ~ Francis de Sales. "Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near." ~ Philippians 4:5 (NASB).
Extreme views are always found along the outer edges of the truth. That's why they're known as extreme. Words like "all," "never," "completely," "unequivocally," "the worst," "the greatest," and their companions are signals that what you're hearing lies some distance from the truth. They're often coupled with broad generalizations, of the population or of certain … Continue reading Be Aware of Extreme Words
I am humbled by my experiences at a prayer meeting this evening. The taxi driver was reluctant to leave me in the parking lot. The church building’s neighborhood was less than 3 miles from my hotel downtown, but it was a world away. Drugs, alcohol, prostitution, and crime were not strangers to these lots … Continue reading A Prayer Meeting in Louisville
“I believe in a Divine Creator, but not in Christianity or any of the other religions of the world.” A friend recently typed this sentiment. It’s heart-breaking. Evidence of God’s creation is certainly easy to see. All around us. Nature. Our children being born. The goodness we share with each other. The love that overcomes … Continue reading “Don’t you know me, Philip?”
We are all tempted. Each and every one of us. And we don’t talk about it enough. The lust of the flesh. The lust of the eyes. The pride of life. We all struggle. Every day. (1 John 2:15-17) What do we do about it? Love God more than things in this world; temporary things … Continue reading Everyone struggles. Talk about it.
Be Strong & Courageous! 