Secret Service Christians
U.S. Secret Service Created in 1865 by Abraham Lincoln on the day of his death to suppress counterfeit currency, the United States Secret Service now has a two-fold mission. “Today…
Finding Your Game
When athletes talk about finding their game, they refer to playing at their best on a consistent basis. Physical training supplements this, but truly finding your game primarily comes primarily…
I Don’t Know
Many Meanings The phrase can mean you’re not sure which choice is best or the one you want. “I don’t know if I want that one or the other one.”…
Check Your Posture
Future Signs Watch the news, and you’ll see the signs Jesus talked about in Luke 21:5-38. They’re happening all around the world. Examine your communities and even your own family,…
Get Ready to Be Ready
Being Prepared My mind naturally gravitates toward what’s coming and to being prepared for it. In fact, I struggle turning my thoughts away from planning, and it actually keeps me awake…
Full Commitment
Cultural Commitment Ask almost anyone over the age of 60 about commitment, and they’ll tell of a time when, “Your word was your bond.” If asked, they’ll explain that if…
Finishing Well
There are 2,300 people mentioned in the Bible and 100 are prominent figures. Of those 100, only 1/3 finished well. Regarding the 2/3 that failed to finish well, most of…
You Play How You Practice
As my boys progress in sports (cross country, track, football, basketball & baseball), they increasingly learn the value of practice. Largely, that means the value of repetitiveness for learning and…
The Lord’s Obedient Servant
Obedience seems to invade my thoughts a lot lately, maybe because I have 12 and 14-year-old boys who sometimes struggle with obedience. Sometimes there’s outright resistance. Sometimes there’s physical obedience…
Living a Long Life
Is Age Really Just a Number? This topic idea has been festering for a while. I say festering because I hate aging. Hate seems like a strong word, but I…