Life is so hectic these days. Information is coming at us like a waterfall instead of a trickle. God has set eternity in our hearts….so let’s play the long game. Slow down. Be an unhurried person – one that others can rely upon. Be humble and kind and unhurried. Life is so much more enjoyable […]
Shelter From The Storm
When I was twelve I experienced a tornado that hit Fargo, ND while visiting my grandparents. My grandmother previously had both legs amputated so going down into the coal cellar wasn’t an option. I had learned about tornadoes the month before in school and I knew that in the Midwest they generally flow southwest to […]
Start With a Good First Impression
The outcome of any meeting is not always known for sure. Where should we begin, then? How about by being polite – really polite. How can it hurt? There is not much point in starting out an interaction with tempers rising, is there? A calm encounter will more likely result in a successful outcome. Isn’t […]
Problem – or opportunity?
Henry Ford solved a problem. The masses wanted cars as much as the rich. Ford figured out how to create the assembly line to speed production and lower labor costs and ultimately the cost of everything that went into a car. Problem presented – problem solved. We should not view every difficulty as something to […]
The Easy Yoke
A yoke is a contraption with holes for the heads of two oxen to fit in. Often, the farmer will put a young one with an experienced one so they can learn from the expert. Life with God is that way. Through the Holy Spirit’s strength, we can accomplish anything in God’s will. I can’t […]
Criticized?
How should we react to criticism? A good place to start is to turn to God for insight and wisdom. Focus on His love for us. The pressure situations we often find ourselves in can reveal true substance when the stress we’re feeling is over. We become refined like pure gold. Our situations don’t limit […]
Mind Over Matter
Which is stronger – your will or your emotions? I argue that it’s your mind that is stronger. You can reject the lusts of the body because you know in your mind (and heart!) that feelings are fleeting, and not usually good for you. Which to follow? Which will leave me better off? I our […]
Feeling Lost?
You are a creation treasured by your Maker, our God. You may be lost to others, but He knows exactly where you are. You have talents given to you by God but you have not appreciated them. You may have even tried to deny them or ignore them. Give up worldly pursuits and let yourself […]
Houston, We Have a Problem
Not all of our efforts result in success. The Apollo 13 mission was a failure – sort of like The Endurance Antarctic expedition. In both cases every member returned home safely, although Shackleton’s crew suffered over eighteen months of hardship before being rescued. When they took off, both crews knew they were on a dangerous […]
I Think, Therefore I Am
Remember this from school? Well, I know I am because I’m looking at me. But be careful what you think. It’s thoughts that lead us down dark paths. Behavior follows thoughts. Good thoughts, good progress. Bad thoughts – dark places. Thoughts can be spawned by emotions. God gave us reasoning power, which makes us different […]
