It was incredibly detailed. Jake could smell, feel…sense the intricacies around him. Until he tried to remember what had happened. There were people around him that seemed familiar but were gone before he could recognize them. He felt steel and tasted bile. He was moving but he wasn't walking. He seemed to know where he … Continue reading The Soldier
Success and failure aren't mutually exclusive. It's not either-or. I was raised thinking that I was either a success OR a failure, but that's a lie. They can exist in the same person, side-by-side. In the same relationships, in the same marriage, at work, in your ministry, in your spirit, and in life. It's likely … Continue reading An Overlooked Key to Success
These three words are a powerful tool for any parent. If you have kids, then you know exactly what I'm talking about! It's easier than saying 'No' to their request, but it almost certainly means No. Why? Because my kids tend to be fickle and out-of-sight-out-of-mind. Kind of like me. If I can delay, the … Continue reading Not Right Now
Advent means arrival or coming. It is a celebration of the coming of King Jesus! Advent is to Christmas what Lent is to Easter. It's a time of preparing for Christmas. Many have already or will very soon prepare their homes for Christmas. We decorate. We change our radio stations or CD selections. We work … Continue reading Why I Celebrate ADVENT – not just Christmas
I've always assumed I wasn't a creative person. I can't play a musical instrument... unless you count the 4-5 worship melodies I can plunk out on the piano with my index finger and thumbs (not bad for 6+ years of piano lessons, huh Mom). I can't paint or even draw a good circle. My art … Continue reading I was wrong about myself
Recently, I went into Little Caesar’s needing 5-6 pizzas and saw a sign reading: “Free Crazy Bread!” The thought consumed my attention (thoughts) & captivated my affection (desires). I wanted free Crazy Bread – that’s all I could think about. I pray that this message is to you what that sign was to me…
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