Getting God's perspective, prioritization & plans for money takes us from inner stress to success! Perspective: How do we define wealth? Is it simply having lots of money and possessions? In reality it is an abundant supply of a desirable thing. Clearly, our "desirables" include much more than just money. These include our faith, family, …
Tag: preparation
Work Weary?
I remember when I dreaded Monday. For Monday was drill down day at work. This was when everyone I served with had to get on a conference call, report team numbers and be prepared to address a flurry of questions. Not so bad, but the call was purposely structured to be more like an interrogation, …
Chains To Change
We've all seen enormous elephants at the circus, or other public venues, kept in place with a small chain tied to their leg. Doesn't the elephant realize it can easily break the chain with barely a tug? Yet, it doesn't even try for the same reason many us allow things to keep us chained far …
Gone Fishin’
I recently took my kids fishing at the lake and almost immediately my son hooked a "big one". Well, it was big enough for him to initially think it was pulling him in the water. However, with encouragement from me, he successfully reeled it in, and after we admired and celebrated his big catch, we …
Why Bother?
We may have all wondered at times if God is all powerful, all knowing and fully in control - what good does it do to pray? Why bother? After-all, isn't God going to do what He wants to do anyway? These questions were beautifully answered for me as I came to realize how God was …
Relying On The Reliable
Reliability is defined as being able to depend confidently in something - and to put complete trust in it. As we consider the world we live in today, what could possibly fit this description? Clearly, nothing and no one, but Jesus Christ can even come close. Therefore, whenever we feel like everything around us is …
Help Wanted?
Do you sometimes feel you're climbing a mountain of challenges on your own? As followers of Christ, we can know with confidence that we're never truly alone for God repeatedly assures He will never leave, or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:8). As a result, no matter what challenges, obstacles, or troubles may surround us, we can …