Want to Know God’s Will?
Renewal “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s…
2020 Vision
Without glasses or contacts, my vision is not good. I’ve actually had poor vision since the 6th grade. Even with corrective eyewear, I’ll never have 2020 vision with my eyesight…
Decade Reflections
Part of my looking forward and making New Year's Resolutions involves looking backwards. This year, that backward look encompasses a decade – the 2010s. In my looking back, I saw…
New Year’s Resolutions
Approaches to Making Resolutions Every year I debate whether or not I should make New Year’s resolutions. This debate involves considering various approaches such as: Seven Steps for Making Your…
Transition in Change
Transition vs. Change Though often used as synonyms, transition and change are not the same. Change is situational.Transition is psychological & requires “inner reorientation.”Change is inevitable; transition is not.We have…
The Fellowship of the Church
What is Fellowship? All too often, it seems like “fellowship” means the same in practice as “visiting.” “Fellowship” is simply used as justification to visit without making commitment to the…
Respond or React
In an article on Psychology Today, Dr. Matt James differentiates between responding and reacting. Below is a summary of what he says. Reacting and responding may look the same at…
Praying Proverbs 23:23
“Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.” (Proverbs 23:23) This is my prayer for my two boys right now. They’re learning to…
Always Be Ready
The Questions Will Come “Honor Christ, and let him be Lord of your life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope.” (1 Peter…
Capturing Thoughts
Continual Drawing There’s sometimes little rhyme or reason to how my mind works. I just don’t get how I dwell on certain things but let others go easily. Frustrating, especially…