Developing a Habit of Hope
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13)…
Remember! Don’t forget!
A “to do” list. Phone alerts. Emails when a bill is due. Push notifications. We need constant reminders, don’t we? I know I do. Otherwise, I forget all too easily.…
Wisdom Like Honey
“Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste. Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it,…
Enhanced Personality
“Surrendering to God doesn’t repress your personality, it enhances it.” (C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity) Enhancing something means raising it and amplifying it. It means improving it in value, quality and…
Be Teachable: Taking Advice
Learning From Mistakes One of the biggest mistakes I made when I was young (teenager up to age 30) was failing to be teachable, especially in the area of taking…
Thinking About Time Travel
Time Travel Theories “I’ve been thinking about time travel.” My youngest son told me this one day after a not-so-exciting day at work. He also said we should watch all…
Active Remembering
When we “Don’t Forget to Remember” and live with “Purposeful Remembering,” we keep God's activity and character throughout history and in our own lives fresh in a way that fuels…
Identity in Christ
Our identity is important because it is the core of who we are. It creates our values, which shape our beliefs, which direct our actions. Our identity shapes the focus…