Our Present Suffering and Eventual Future Glory

Our Present Suffering and Eventual Future Glory

As I write this, I am suffering. I have had a cold for a good week. It has left me tired and unmotivated. Also, it has me much less productive than I would like to be. Though my suffering is relatively minor, it has me eager to experience a time when I am again...
Is Your Attitude Pouring Into or Draining On Others?

Is Your Attitude Pouring Into or Draining On Others?

We often hear about attitude and the importance of it. Clichés, like “your attitude determines your altitude” and “attitudes are contagious, make yours worth catching” are pretty common. As you may know, I am no fan of clichés, but I do also acknowledge that...
Being a Dreamer Really is a Foolish Quest

Being a Dreamer Really is a Foolish Quest

I’ve been called a dreamer both as an insult and as a compliment. Regardless of the intent, I take being called a dreamer as confirmation that my life and actions are on a path that will lead to amazing outcomes. Oh, that’s good. I’d love for you to tweet that!...
Conquer Your Demons by Growing Where You’re Planted

Conquer Your Demons by Growing Where You’re Planted

We often see good and capable people with brilliant intellects or skills fall into the perils of drugs, alcohol, gambling, and a myriad of other addictions. Whether it is a famous athlete, musician or someone like Ricky the third shift supervisor or Linda the CEO,...

Joy! Unto the World

Joy grows up thinking that she had no real joy in her life. Through a change in her heart, joy is revealed to her as she learns to both be joy and bring joy to others. Along the way, she shares lessons from John and Romans. Download Joy! Unto the World now. If you...

Unleavened: Uncorrupted, But Not Carb Free

Whenever we celebrate the sacriment of Holy Communion, I host a private prayer between God and myself. During that time, I take the perfectly sliced chunk of wheat bread and smash it over and over. I say a similar but different prayer every time. It goes something to...