“I have heard that there is one symbol in Chinese for danger; and another for opportunity. If the two are combined, you have the word for crisis. Every problem is an opportunity to become smarter, to become more patient, to grow. Every crisis is a pain, but it is also an opportunity.”
Reverend James O’Leary, I Think I Am Happier Than I Think I Am
I hope all of you celebrating July 4th, our country’s Independence Day, had an enjoyable, peaceful time filled with family. It’s a great time to come together and think about those people who sacrificed so much to free this country. The events over 200 years ago not only shaped a country but had a profound impact on the entire world.
The MOST important Independence Day actually took place around 2,000 years ago. Continue reading “The MOST Important Independence Day”
OK, I love Tim Tebow! Let’s get that out of the way. It seems that people either love the guy, like me, or can’t stand him. But why? Continue reading “God Isn’t Done With Tim Tebow”
Understand that God knows all of our thoughts before we express them. He knows what we are going through and what we need even before we pray.
Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:8
So, why pray? Continue reading “Why Pray?”
I had a real wake-up call the other day when I read Galatians 5:22 about the nine fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. I flunked!
I was in a rush the other day and got caught behind Continue reading “Your Terms or the Spirit’s?”
Whether you are drowning or just need a helping hand Jesus is always there with his hand extended. When Peter lost faith after Jesus had called him, he started to sink. There was Jesus who Continue reading “Jesus Extends His Hand—Grab Hold”
I know people get tired of me saying this but you can do anything, be anyone. You just need to BELIEVE. You need to have faith.
The problem is doubt. I guarantee that as you read this right now you have doubt. The idea of faith allowing us to do seemingly impossible things—do anything, be anyone—sounds absurd. That is exactly the Continue reading “Don’t Let Doubt Hold You Back from Doing Anything in Your Life!”
Very interesting article in USA Today by David Gibson, Religion News Service. You can read it here. I have to admit that Continue reading “Can a Christian Watch ‘Game of Thrones’?”
Satan wants souls forever longing for God knowing they blew it—they have lost God for eternity. He wants souls in agony because they closed their ears to God’s call—souls that never Continue reading “Satan Wants You Unhappy and Longing Forever”
The 3rd Secret to Life is LOVE God and everyone around you because God is love. However, it’s truly one of the Continue reading “Why is “Love” the Best-Kept Secret to Life?”
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