One of my memories of growing up was the trip to my grandmother's house, two doors down from Mrs. Schuler's house, where I took piano lessons. Among the pool of memories I will always treasure, is the platter of oatmeal cookies that Grandma always had available. After...
SMILE Your Way to Solid Relationships
Building and maintaining fulfilling and harmonious relationships requires dedication, compassion, and a shared commitment to growth. Here are 5 Keys to help couples strengthen their connection, nurture their love, and pave the way for happier family life. S:...
How to Hear God’s Voice in the Midst of Life
Jim Warren, like thousands of other people, believed in God. In fact, he went to church—not every Sunday, but most Sundays. He was a good man. He worked hard to support his family. He was faithful to his wife, Ruth, and occasionally took his boys fishing. Jim really...
Pathway to Wisdom
In the journey of life, obtaining wisdom is essential. It has been intertwined in all aspects of life and can lead to more incredible blessings and success. Far from mere knowledge, it is the ability to use knowledge productively. While this can be a long process, we...
God Only Finishes What HE Starts
This principle is both good and bad for us. How many things have we started without consulting the Lord, and run into trouble? Then suddenly we call upon the Lord for help? I’m not sure any amount of begging will get God to fix something for your glory. How about for...
Bind the Strongman
When Jesus was accused by the Pharisees of casting out demons by the power of the devil, He countered with a question: “If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then,” he asked, “can his kingdom stand?” (Matthew 12:26). As He often did, Jesus...
Plant the Seed of God’s Word in Your Heart
“A mustard seed … grows up and becomes greater than all herbs.” ~Mark 4:31-32 God declares several times in the Bible, “Hear, O Israel.” The most important prayer in the Jewish faith begins with those words in Deuteronomy 6:4 and is called the Shema, which means...
Turning Wounds into Wisdom
"Turning wounds into wisdom," can be a liberating thought. It suggests that our pain and challenges can be transformed into valuable lessons and personal growth. It is about taking the complex experiences we encounter, such as emotional wounds, setbacks, or failures,...
You Need Some Time With God, Today!
Any relationship that does not sustain regular communication is doomed. So how can we move our Christian life forward when communicating with God is not our priority? I’m sure everyone reading this today would like to have regular time with God, but more often than...
Three Things You Can Do About Worry
"Do you know the difference between a lawyer and God?" asks a comedian, and when someone says, "No, what?" he responds, "God knows he's not a lawyer." While most folks (excluding you, who are attorneys) may smile at that, a great many people today tend to play god. ...