How good are you at communication? Do people understand you when you speak? Do they know what you really mean, or are you vague, unclear, or even silent? One of the greatest errors we make with communication is assumptions. We assume people understand us. We assume...
Uncertainty has long been part of the human condition. We simply don’t know what the future holds and many of us find ourselves living lives we never dreamed we would. On a global scale, wars, terror, fires, drought, and yes, a viral epidemic, can make life seem dark...
Jesus said, "The thief comes to kill, steal, and destroy, but I come…. to bring life…” Several years ago we experienced a thief in our house. The real frustration with this situation was that I let the thief in. Here’s what happened. I had advertised a laptop computer...
Are you ready for this? “Bacon May Disappear in California as Pig Rules Take Effect,” headline. “Animal welfare organizations for years have been pushing for more humane treatment of farm animals but the California rules could be a rare case of consumers clearly...
Church Strengthening Ministries (CSM) just a few weeks ago released to the market a New Living Translation (NLT) of the Bible in subtle but beautiful, new covers. These series of four new covers are great gift items for people in your circle that you want to have a...
Today could be the best day of your life! By simply altering your thinking and changing certain habits, you can create an impact on your day ahead. Ready for a successful day? These five simple habits can set you up for a great day. 1.Waking Early Early risers enjoy...
Webster defines the word anomaly as "a deviating from a general rule, method, or analogy; abnormal." Yet I can't think of a better word to describe why God chose to use some individuals who have neither education, good family connections, nor are particularly...
Are you feeling broken-hearted today? If so, you are not alone. The human condition is one of heartbreak, because of the sin-broken world we live in and our own predisposition to breaking each other’s hearts. “For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery,...
"I don't get mad—I get even!" reads the message on the bumper sticker. The taste of vengeance is so sweet—or is it? When the Japanese invaded China in World War 2, William's family was torn apart. His father was imprisoned and died there in what prison officials...
Excerpts from the book, "Forgive for Good" by a Stanford University professor: "Anger during a situation, or anger at a situation is fine; hanging on to that anger after the situation is long over, isn't." The thing about long-term or unresolved anger, is we've seen...