I don’t know about you, but sometimes when things don’t go your way, there is a tendency to look at the negative. In fact, I’ve met some folks that just automatically gravitate to the worse possible outcome in any scenario. Having a common cold suddenly means you have cancer. Being late on a bill now […]
Refine Me Like Silver
I don’t know about you but it seems like the past several months have just been extremely trying for several people I know. I’ve seen my share of health issues and job concerns. I’ve listened to concerns about finances and relationships. All I could do in each situation is remind my friends of the goodness […]
View From the Top
“God…made us alive with Christ…And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.” (Ephesians 2:4-6) Many years ago, I was fortunate enough to visit Chicago on a business trip. I was working for a financial company and was asked to visit a State Court there […]
Blessed Beyond Measure
“Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord. ” (Psalm 89:14) It’s so easy in today’s world to let “life” get you down. Each of us goes through the days, weeks, months, and years trying to make the best with what each day brings. […]
The Workers Are Few
I have some great memories of playing on the small farm at my Grandfathers, when I was maybe 9 or 10 years old. It wasn’t a huge farm by any means, but for an old City boy like me it was something special. I can remember that he had chickens running around everywhere; fields of […]
Don’t Try to Dig Up What Faith Has Planted
My wife loves to work wonders in her small garden on the terrace of our city condo. When I say garden, it’s not vegetables and fruit, but small plants and trees and an occasional flower. There’s something relaxing and rewarding about planting a seed or sapling in soil and nurturing it along the way. At […]