Don’t you just love the innocence of children? Sometimes it’s downright hilarious, and other times, it’s as scary as can be. Below are some letters written by children to their Pastor. Dear Pastor, I know God loves me but I wish He would give me an “A” on my report […]
Stand by your man!
My mother recently told me this story. It sounded similar to conversations I have had with people in my life and in my church throughout the years. My father and mother were Pastors for many years. They saw their fair share of changes in the church. At one particular point, […]
To Know and to be Known!
There was an old minor who lived deep in the mountains of Colorado. When he died, distant relatives came from the city to collect his valuables. Upon arriving, all they saw was an old shack with an outhouse beside it. Inside the shack, next to the rock fireplace, was an […]
Trust and Obey!
What do you do when God says, “No?” You prayed for a miracle and it didn’t come. You believed in a dream and it didn’t happen. You stood on a promise and it failed. What do you do, when everything that you believe in is put on the line and […]
Live long. Live healthy. Live happy!
I recently met a 90 year old man in Cabela’s while picking up some needed items for deer season that is quickly approaching. (a little excited!) His energy and enthusiasm for life was so infectious. I couldn’t help but admire him and desire to be that active when I turn […]
Give a hug today!
Did you know that a 20 second hug releases the bonding hormone and neurotransmitter, oxytocin, which is nature’s anti-depressant and anti-anxiety drug? A hug is a good medicine. It transfers energy and gives the person hugged an emotional lift. Hugging is a form of communication, because it can say things […]
4 Ways to Impact Someone’s Life Today!
If you have ever been in a car wreck, then you probably remember the moment of impact. That moment when everything suddenly comes to a crashing halt. I can remember a few car wrecks that I have been in. In one wreck someone ran a red light and broadsided me. […]
Uniquely You!
We look in the mirror and say to ourselves, “Why am so short? Why am I so tall? Why do I have freckles? Why am I so pale? Why am I so dark? Why do have long skinny fingers? Why do I have short stubby fingers? Why do I have […]
Habits Create Success!
Our lives are a progression of thoughts that lead to words, that lead to actions, that lead to habits, that lead to a lifestyle, that eventually lead to your destiny. The word of the day is habit. Here are ten Daily Habits of Success. Make these a part of your […]
Winning Starts With Beginning!
Winning starts with beginning. The word of the day is begin. How many times have you told yourself, that one of these days I’m going to…and that day has never come? Why? Because you can’t wait on perfect scenarios before you begin. You can and should do everything possible […]