I had a boss that called all of the workers together for a meeting. He said, “if you are not fired with enthusiasm, I will fire you with enthusiasm.” If you are not eagerly awaiting our Lords coming, He will fire you up with enthusiasm. We are encouraged to get...
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Who do you serve? On this Veterans Day I felt it was a question that had to be asked. The homeless rate of our veterans is approximately 40,000; the number of our soldiers who have returned from wars diagnosed with PTSD is staggering; and there are approximately 22 suicides per...
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I have a friend who is currently facing the most difficult circumstances and she said, “I want to be the dog that gets up and wags it’s tail.” Loss upon loss can make you think that life is hopeless. You may even feel so traumatized that you are afraid to...
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What Happened? “Then Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there; and having persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead. However, when the disciples gathered around him, he rose up and went into the city. And the next day...
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When you lose a spouse, you also lose your lover. It is normal to have sexual thoughts about your husband or wife. However, if the thoughts become compulsive or perverse, then you may have a spirit of sexual perversion. God wants to be first in your mind. Some people...
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Miscommunication = Misunderstanding How many times have you said something that was misinterpreted? Speaking clearly and listening well are traits we need to practice. How many relationships would be saved if people would just listen? “He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will...
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Smile! I’m sure you have heard this command many times; taking pictures, cheering someone up or many other circumstances. I heard a scientific experiment where people were asked to smile for no reason and the other group was asked to withhold smiling. Each group was given a questionnaire on...
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It may be hard to believe, but you can have joy after a loss. “Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in Him, Because we have trusted in His holy name. Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us,...
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Where Do You Find Security? All of our life we look for security. There are security blankets and stuffed animals for little children. But, as an adult, where do we look for security? Is it found in the right employment, the right education, or the right political figure? ...
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