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 […]
Be Ready!
There is a story told about a father from Spain who had a teenage son. They had strained relationship, so much so that the young man finally ran away from home. Immediately the father began a journey across Spain in search of his rebellious young son. Finally after months and […]
What kind of a difference are you making each day?
I recently read this article and it reminded me of how much of a difference we can make each day. Our attitudes, actions and behaviors are contagious. By having the right attitude every single day, we can impact the lives of others. So in essence, we become worship leaders. we […]
Hold on, a new day is coming!
Things aren’t always as they seem. Things don’t always appear at first glance, the way they really are. That’s why you must be patient. You must use good judgment. You must listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit. Robert Schuller told this story in his book “Tough Times Never […]
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 […]
Claim what’s yours!
Once upon a time there was a man I heard about in Europe who scrimped and saved enough money to purchase a ticket on a ship sailing to America. On the voyage, he looked through the windows into the dining room and saw the sumptuous meals that were being enjoyed, and […]
God is for me!
Elizabeth Elliot, in her book Let Me Be a Woman, records the story of Gladys Aylward unable to accept the looks God had given her. Ms. Aylward told how when she was a child she had two great sorrows. One, that while all her friends had beautiful golden hair, hers […]
Get rid of Stinkin’ Thinkin’!
Have you noticed that many of the challenges that people face in life are because of “Stinkin Thinkin?” Too many people simply have a bad attitude about life. They live “glass half-empty” lives, every day of their life. Zig Ziglar says, we need a check-up from the neck up. If […]
Seek me with all your heart!
I really don’t remember how old I was, but I know that I couldn’t swim yet. We were at my Grandparents farm in East Texas. My older brother had lifted me up onto his shoulders and was walking out in to the deeper end of the pond. He stepped into […]
Broken but Blessed!
It was Thanksgiving with the family. We were playing basketball and playing catch with the football. My son threw the football to me as I ran across the gym. Just as I was about to catch it, someone (whom will remain nameless) reached out and deflected the pass, just slightly. […]