Singed by the Fire
These past few weeks, we all have been watching the fires in California, especially those of us who live here. The fires have been too close to home, literally. A staff member’s brother lost his home and everything in it […]
Character
He Belongs to the Ages
You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father […]
What’s on the Inside?
During my senior year of college, I had a killer schedule with early morning classes five days a week. So, every morning I would stumble into the bathroom and follow the well-worn trail from the day before. First, I would […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Get Yourself Together
The young mother was ready for a few minutes of relaxation after a long and demanding day. However, her young daughter had other plans for her mother’s time. “Read me a story, Mom,” the little girl requested. “Give Mommy a […]
Forks
The average person eats about 1,996 pounds of food per year. Much of that food makes it to your mouth by way of a fork, a utensil that has a very interesting history. The fork, as we know it today, […]
We Give Thanks
We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks, for your Name is near; men tell of your wonderful deeds. As for me, I will declare this forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob. Psalm 75:1, […]
