The first time you rode a bicycle without your parents holding the back of the seat. The first time you caught a fish on your own fishing line. The first time your child began to sound out words and read by themselves. The first time you realized Jesus died for...
I have responded this way many times when what I expressed didn’t come out right, or there were additional consequences to my words or actions which I had never considered. We’ve all done it. Have you ever read a “spoken text” from a friend who was sent...
Winter is holding on here in West Michigan! The ground remains solidly frozen. Daily, I hear from people who are anxious for warmer weather and jealous of those who are looking at palm trees or cactus. But when it comes to the calendar - and often the...
It is truly amazing to meet with individuals from different cultures in faraway lands yet find there is a strong bond between you. My wife Kathy and I found this to be true on our recent trip to Tanzania, East Africa. We were reunited with brothers and...
"How blessed are the feet of those who bring good news!" (Romans 10:15b) In this verse, Paul expresses a theme which is common throughout Scripture – those who serve the purposes and the mission of God should be honored! Paul tells us to give "double honor"...
I believe I am a grateful person. I often stop to thank individuals, and I also thank the Lord who has blessed me in ways I do not deserve. You are probably much the same. "An Embarrassment of Riches." Have you ever heard or used this phrase? Maybe you have...
Group games have always been a real favorite of mine. That isn't really very surprising as I love people and both large and small group gatherings. My amazing wife Kathy is an incredible hostess! We often have different groups of people over throughout the...
Last week I wrote briefly "On Your Best Day..." about how we should exhibit two important attributes: Be Hungry Take the Initiative I believe there are two more very important elements of how to be "our best" each day and make the most of life in the midst of your...
What are the main elements of how we appear when we are "at our best?" Each new day is a unique opportunity to start again and live it out. My father who passed away in February of this year was an energetic morning person like myself and he would enthusiastically...
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