Francis reminds us to not judge others but to realize how our own brokenness contributes to the results that land us in precarious situations. But God…. has the rescue already prepared. We need to confess our failures and ask God to draw us closer to Him. Restored.
Life is like a short-term mission trip. What does it feel like to know that we only get a limited time on this earth and that making the most of it is paramount? Satan has no intention of allowing us to be a difference maker for God’s Kingdom here on Earth. If he can influence…
Did you know that there are at least 10 beautiful flowers that only bloom at night? One of those is the Red Flare tropical water lily. I continue to be amazed and enamored by God’s creation. We can learn so much through nature. I was particularly struck by the oddity of flowers blooming at night….
I can still remember walking into the gym during a freshman dance, where the college newbies met for an icebreaker the second day of the first semester. I had this cocky attitude. Me and a couple buddies of mine. Not that I knew what the plan was. But I sure knew I wanted to get…
My wife and I teach a self-crafted curriculum entitled Identity Matters. Here’s a clip from a recent class where I shared my story. A testimony to the grace that God poured into my life many years ago, continuing to do so every single day.
Who am I? They often tell me I stepped from my cells confinement. Calmly, cheerfully, firmly, Like a Squire from his country house. Who am I? They often tell me I used to speak to my warders. Freely and friendly and clearly, As though it were mine to command. Who am I? They also tell…
It was the mid to late 1980s, and there were plenty of opportunities to make tons of money in real estate and a whole lot of other things. Real estate just happened to be my drug of choice—the thing that looked pretty, seductive and pleasurable but ended up being my ultimate demise. It was about…