It’s A Little Uncomfortable
Have you ever had to lead a group of people to a place you’ve never been yourself? It’s stressful! You’re not exactly confident that you won’t make a wrong turn. You’re not sure what the parking will be like. You […]
Overcoming Fear
Do you remember the story of the disciples in a boat with Jesus during a storm? If you don’t, take a look at it in Mark 4: 35-41. Jesus had just spent the day speaking and healing. There wasn’t a […]
He Knows You
More often than I can count, people have brought me a Starbucks coffee. It is a very kind and generous action, and it shows me that they care about me. There’s just one minor problem. I don’t like coffee. I […]
The Whole World Stinks
Wise men and philosophers throughout the ages have disagreed on many things, but many are in agreement on one point: “We become what we think about.” Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “A man is what he thinks about all day long.” […]
Heroes and Giants
Thank God for good examples. We need people who give us a positive pattern for life on planet Earth. Scripture is filled with stories of giants of the faith, and good role models also exist in today’s world. The key […]
Allow Yourself To Dream
Albert Einstein said, “Once a day, allow yourself the freedom to dream.” What do you suppose Einstein dreamed of? I would guess that a look at his life’s work and the contributions he made to physics would provide some clues […]
100 Points!
I love this silly little story. The beginning of the story sounds a lot like an old, corny joke, but as the story progresses, an important point is made. A man dies and goes to heaven. Of course, St. Peter […]
What Do You NOT Want To Do Today?
Legendary football coach Tom Landry said, “The job of a football coach is to make men do what they don’t want to do, in order to achieve what they’ve always wanted to be.” It’s also said that successful people become […]
It’s Not Me!
A concerned husband goes to see the family doctor: “I think my wife has a hearing problem. I often have to repeat things again and again before she hears me.” “Well,” the doctor replies, “When you go home tonight, stand […]
The Old, Old Story
When comedian Bob Newhart stood in front of a live audience for the first time (it was at the Tidelands Motor Inn in Houston), he performed the only three comedy routines he had: one about Abe Lincoln, one about a […]
