The Habit That Will Change Your Life
If I had to name one thing that has improved my life more than anything else, it would be the daily habit of spending time in God’s Word. Several years ago, when I began to get serious about my faith, I quickly learned that I’d unwittingly made false assumptions about God that weren’t based on […]
What Are You Waiting For?
One of my earliest memories as a child is standing on the end of a diving board staring at my father and big brother in the pool as they encouraged me to jump in. A family member captured the moment with a photo, and it shows me standing with my hands on my hips and […]
Why I’m Not Missing Christmas
Yesterday I was standing in a long line of weary Christmas shoppers. As I looked at the faces surrounding me I could see stress levels rising like steam from a Christmas turkey. Many of us love this time of year, but the holiday season brings a lengthy “to do” list along with it. By the […]
Why Perseverance Is Key
American culture has conditioned us to expect results quickly. I’ll be the first to admit that patience is one of my greatest weaknesses. In fact, I’ve been known to pace in front of the microwave as my food cooks. In our society, repairmen deliver quick fixes, restaurants promise fast food, and the pharmaceutical industry advertises […]