3 (2-Word) Statements We Need To Tell God
Having a “real” relationship with God is the best thing in the world! To be able to speak with Him in prayer and know that He is listening is one of the greatest privileges one can have. But to hear Him speak back is the most exciting feeling we’ll ever experience. There are many things […]
5 Things We Should Model For Our Children
5 Things We Should Model For Our Children I know what you’re thinking! There has to be more than 5 things we should model for our children and guess what? YOU ARE RIGHT! But let’s start with these 5. It is so important that we do away with the old “Do as I say, […]
“YOUR” Role Is Important
“Your” Role Is Important I love watching football. I love seeing the chess match between each coach as they strive to lead their teams to victory. But I saw something the other night that made me pause and ponder the importance of serving and not needing a spotlight or recognition. The game between the […]
Am I Spiritually Healthy?
Most of us go to the doctor once a year for an annual physical checkup. This important doctor’s visit allows us to see exactly where we are as it relates to our physical health. When was the last time you had a spiritual checkup? When was the last time you made sure you were spiritually […]
Until It Happens To Me
It’s not until bad knocks at our doors that we find out just where we stand with God. It is easy to quote scripture, to say Amen, or to even tell someone else that God is good when things are going well for us. But what about when we start to face tough times? What […]
3 Things I Tell My Son That I Should Tell Myself
Fatherhood is one of the greatest callings in my life. It seems like I’m always in the teaching mode. Everything becomes a “teachable moment”. It’s not uncommon for me to advise my seven and four year old sons with words that will turn around and hit me right between the eyes. As soon as the words of wisdom that I am trying to impart upon […]
3 Things That Every Christian Can Learn From The SuperBowl
Wow! What a game. It started crazy and ended even crazier! As I watched each play unfold, I couldn’t help but think that this game is very much like living the Christian life. There are many life lessons that we could learn from this game but I’ll only throw out 3.
What You Can Learn About Life From Learning To Skate?
Today I took my two boys to a birthday party at the skating rink. Neither of my boys are great skaters yet, but they do try. For two hours, I watched them struggle to stay on their feet and master the skills that other kids their age and some even younger make look so easy. And then […]
How Does Our Closed Hand Close Off God’s Hand?
Try explaining to a 4 year old that some of his old toys have to go to make room for his new toys and see the reaction you get. Can you say tears, tears and more tears! More than likely it’s the same reaction that God gets when He explains to us that in order […]
Are You A Dreamer?
The other day my wife told me that she was truly proud of me. She pointed out how I had a dream to write and publish a book and I had the courage and fortitude to see it through! She went on to share with me what she had heard one of her colleagues say during […]