One day you’re imagining and planning out your multitude of great ideas. Then, a stroke. And suddenly you’re calculating where your left foot needs to go next. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians “that the day of the Lord so comes … Read the rest
Category Archives: I Thessalonians
It’s not impossible. Although sometimes it can certainly feel that way. And you definitely don’t have to accept it if you don’t want it. So, think it over before you accept or reject your secret mission. Because the fate of … Read the rest
There’s always tomorrow. Which is weird. Because tomorrow never comes. In the big picture, those two sentences aren’t mutually exclusive. So, “ride the wind” when it’s windy. Drink up when it rains. Sunbathe when others complain of the heat. Your … Read the rest
So, you probably got up today and immediately started to focus on how you could be patient with all the people you were gonna deal with. Right? Yeah, right. Me neither. Is it even possible to be patient with all … Read the rest
My eloquence is subdued, tainted, and watered down by the second law of thermodynamics and a public school education. But I take heart in knowing that so is yours. Just kidding (a bit). But it’s true that we’re generally all … Read the rest
Do you comfort one another? Or leave it to someone else? I’m not a language scholar, and I don’t play one on TV. But I love language. I love words. How they’re formed. Why they mean what they mean. Where … Read the rest
What does it take to be patient with all? I’ll let you in on a little secret right away. To be patient with all takes a lot more strength and wisdom than I have on my own. In fact, left … Read the rest
Are you able to rejoice always? I believe most people who have ever known me for a while would tell you I’m an “up” person. Generally speaking I’d rather laugh in the face of adversity. And generally speaking…I do. There’s … Read the rest
If you believe it’s difficult to figure out the will of God for your life, I’ve got some good news Lately I’ve heard several Christians (on the radio and in person) saying you need to seek the will of God … Read the rest
Establish Your Hearts
If you’re part of a group who chooses to “go it alone” without the help of some “judgmental-all-knowing-non-caring-God”, I hope you change your minds before your last breath. I hope you allow God to “establish your hearts” so you can … Read the rest