I am convinced, from my faith perspective, the solution to healing the world is not in getting “sinners” to repent. Instead, recovery in our nations depends on you and me, God’s followers. Read on. King Solomon had just dedicated God’s Temple. As part of the ceremonies, Solomon prayed to God for protection from crime, enemy… Continue reading GOD’S 4 STEPS FOR RESTORATION
LEARNING TO LOVE WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS
In Romans, chapter 8, verses 38-39, the author, Paul, gives a list of possibilities that could (and will) try to interfere with God’s love for you. Read to see how this seemingly discouraging list actually highlights God’s great love for us. It models how we should love others unconditionally and without exceptions. LEARNING TO LOVE WITHOUT… Continue reading LEARNING TO LOVE WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS
CHANGE YOUR LIFE BY CHANGING YOUR HABITS
From the minute we open our eyes in the morning, our learned patterns of behavior propel us through each day. From infancy, you learned to be successful in many areas of life by practicing habits of excellence. Good for you! Yet, in spite of your success in overcoming obstacles in your life, you may still… Continue reading CHANGE YOUR LIFE BY CHANGING YOUR HABITS
5 GREAT REASONS WHY YOU CAN’T QUIT TODAY
You have invested a lot of your energy into what seems to be a failing situation. Should you continue trying to make it work? Read on to see five great reasons why you can’t quit today. 1. You are not alone. Even though no one else can feel what you are going through, others can… Continue reading 5 GREAT REASONS WHY YOU CAN’T QUIT TODAY
HEALING SHATTERED HOPES AND DREAMS
5 Faith-Building Steps to Move You Forward You were walking in your God-ordained purpose, and then it happened. Your hopes and dreams were completely shattered. You are left devastated and discouraged. What now? You can recover from shattered hopes and dreams. If not you, someone you know will eventually need your spiritual guidance with this… Continue reading HEALING SHATTERED HOPES AND DREAMS
YOU GIVE PEACE TO THE WORLD
There is a type of peace that many do not understand. It is the peace you, God’s child, give to the world. Read on. There is a reason many people cannot understand your peace. They have glimpsed into your life and witnessed you go through some challenging times. Yet, you never gave up. They heard… Continue reading YOU GIVE PEACE TO THE WORLD
A SEASON OF MANY
Parallel to Christmas, you will celebrate the “first” season of many others to come. For example, this Christmas season is your first as a married couple. You got the job. You entered retirement. Congratulations to you and many others for your joyous first season! Yet, some of you are in a challenging, first season: You… Continue reading A SEASON OF MANY
WHAT I SHOULD HAVE SAID
While looking at childhood photographs of our adult children, I thought about how much I have learned about parenting since then. Today’s post goes out first to our son and daughters. I also include my former school students, nephews, nieces, Sunday School students, youth groups, and all other members of my “village.” WHAT I SAID… Continue reading WHAT I SHOULD HAVE SAID