For some reason the GPS on my phone, takes me on the craziest routes to reach my destination. There have been times where it even took me off-road! However, if I'm being completely honest, I'm not sure it's entirely the GPS' problem. Instead, I'm quite positive the blame rests firmly with me in that I …
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“Wag The Dog”
Does the dog wag the tail, or the tail wag the dog? The answer should be obvious. However, for many of us, how often do other components of life begin to control our life? For example, when we're young, we're often asked what we want to be when we grow up, rather than who we …
Held By The Holy
I'm very thankful for having had the opportunity to teach my kids how to ride their bikes. Those are memories we look back on fondly. However, what if rather than taking an encouraging approach, I had chosen a frustrated and ridiculing one? Both my kids may have never learned how to ride and if they …
Fed Up?
Have you ever had one of those times when you just wanted to quit it all? I have - it's when you feel drained, like you're treading water and getting no where. Progress seems to be stalled and there appears to be little impact being made. You're simply tired of all the people, places and …
“Wait” Lifting
Many of us don't enjoy waiting, especially when we're so accustomed to the faster-is-better lifestyle here in America. In fact, I never realized just how hurried I was until I visited South Africa during a recent mission trip. Although, much of the country is modernized with such things as wifi and fine dining, I found …
Who’s Cooking What I’m Consuming?
We may be familiar with the old adage, "we are what we eat," but the quality of what we consume applies not only to our bodies, but to our spirits as well. Naturally, when we eat junk, we don't receive the nutrition required to function at optimum levels. As a result, we may feel tired, …
Which Way?
Making decisions can be tough, especially when our choices involve appealing options. Thankfully, as Christians, the Bible offers clear direction to support wise choices, regardless of the situations we might face. For example, I was once presented with two excited job opportunities. One position allowed us to remain in our hometown. The other required us …
Haunts That Hinder
Henry Thoreau wisely advised to, "never look back unless you are planning to go that way.” Yet, how many of us still break into a cold sweat when reminded of the things we once said & did? Thankfully, our past doesn't have to haunt, or hinder us. For our new life in Christ sets us …
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