I think it is important to examine where you are. To consider where you’ve come from and celebrate the progress, and then also to ponder what is ahead. Life is an ongoing journey, with ups and downs, rhythms and unexpected surprises. Personally, I don’t want to look back with regrets or gloom, but rather embrace […]
Encouragement
It Takes a Lot of Work to Win
I’ve noticed something interesting, it takes a lot of work to win. Whether we are talking about your job, school or life, winning – or being successful – is much more valued when work, time and effort are put in. And really, that adds up, doesn’t it? If we didn’t have to do anything extra […]
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Teamwork makes the dream work – it’s true! One can accomplish so much more in life by working together with others. True you must pick your team carefully, but God is so good to bless our efforts as we seek Him, isn’t He? Be Part of a Team How do you become part of a […]
How to Follow God’s Lead
One of the most important things we will ever do in life is learn how to follow God’s lead. It requires giving Him your attention and not being overly distracted by things of this world. If life and the things of this world are too loud and important to you, it will make it far […]
Confident Hope
Do you have a confident hope in what God has for you? Are you certain of Who holds your future and Who guides your steps? “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the […]
Prayer Changes Things
Prayer changes things. Though it might sound or seem simple when someone offers to pray for you, but the truth of the matter is, it is enormous. Genuine prayer is an intimate conversation with God. You share your concerns, your hopes, your requests, and you submit all to Him. Prayer takes time, but it deepens […]
Turning Point
Do you ever get to a critical turning point in life? Something happens, it’s rather fundamental and you know you need to make definite decisions and perhaps some changes. That has happened to me a few times in the past few years. Something a bit earth shattering in my world occurs and it inspires me […]
Encourage One Another
“Encourage one another and build each other up.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Isn’t it a blessing that God gives us people in our lives – family, friends and even random acquaintances to interact with and encourage? Times can look bleak and dark in the world around us, but if we look closer to home, where God […]
A Little Leaven
Have you ever heard the phrase a little leaven leavens the whole loaf? The idea comes from a small amount of yeast (or probably even sourdough starter) mixed into bread, spreads throughout the entire loaf, causing it to rise and reach it’s full potential. The same thing goes for sin also. Allowing a little bit […]
The Parable of Talents
I heard an interesting take on the Parable of Talents that gave me a new perspective and dimension. I hope it inspires you as it has me! The Parable of Talents “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants […]