You already have an identifying characteristic. You are known for something, an attitude or behavior that is consistent. It says who you are. It’s you! Ask 5 of your friends or family members that know you well to describe your most prominent characteristic. (This...
Thoroughbred horses are your best horse racing bets. They're agile and fast and spirited—hot-blooded—per Wikipedia. Merriam-Webster defines thorough as a quality of being "careful about doing something in an accurate and exact way." So if you're meticulous,...
The scientific world was impressed with the findings of a satellite that explored the reaches of space. The Cosmic Background Explorer satellite, which was put into orbit as part of the U.S. space program, confirmed that immediately following what scientists referred...
When the disciples were in a horrible storm, they woke Jesus to ask, “Do You not care that we are perishing?” He simply commanded, “Peace,” and the sea became calm (Mark 4:38-39). Are we at a place of worry and panic, thinking we’re going to perish? Or are we constant...
Such powerful words! These words are found in Luke 7:48, "Then Jesus said to her, 'Your sins are forgiven.'” These words give life and freedom. Jesus spoke these words—forgiven—to a "sinful" woman. It was even made crystal clear by the Pharisee who invited Jesus into...
When you wait because you are uncertain as to whether or not you should do something, that's wisdom; but when you are certain of what you should do and don't do it, that is procrastination. Example #1: Your tooth hurts and you know that it needs attention, but you've...
God makes no mistakes. God never guesses. He never over-thinks anything. He is never confused, never anxious, and never without a plan. The universe testifies to the order determined by the Creator. The sun comes up every day. The moon in its various versions appears...
In the Bible, you will find an amazing array of…well, everything! The good, the bad, the downright ugly. The Bible portrays its heroes as truly human. Perhaps you’ve seen one of those lists called “Messed Up Bible heroes” such as Abraham, the forefather of faith, who...
Many of us have grown up wanting to please—first parents, then teachers, employers, and yes, God. Faith can become only a checklist of things to do and not do, instead of a relationship with someone who deeply loves us. We know we’ve made many mistakes. We’ve been...
So the owner of a crocodile farm challenged a bunch of tourists that if any of them could jump on the infested waters, swim across a distance, and survive, he would give them a million dollars. No one dared. Suddenly a man jumped, swam as fast as he could and made it!...