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 […]
Find Your Rhythm!
How many of you are “morning people”? Raise your hands. How many are “night owls”? Raise your hands. Now, how many of you right there all by yourself, while reading this, actually raised your hand. That’s weird. The fact is, we are all wired differently. We are all wired a […]
Open Your Eyes!
Just the other day, Starla and I were in the waiting room of a doctor’s office and the lady sitting next to us mentioned that she was surprised that we were not on our phones. She looked around the room and a few others were so glued to their phones […]
If you care, share!
Most guys don’t really like sharing. If we drive through McDonald’s and ask our wife what she wants and she responds, “Nothing, I’ll just have some of yours.” We are thinking to ourselves, “Oh no you won’t. I’ll be happy to buy you your own extra-large French fries. Just leave […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]