After these things He went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he left all, rose up, and followed Him. ~ Luke 5:27-28 In his book The One Minute Manager®, Ken Blanchard says, “There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When …
For my whole life, I have opened my car door by inserting a metal key into a physical lock. Now, I can unlock the doors and start the car at the push of a button. It seems like magic to me, but it´s actually a simple application of science. Keyless entry and keyless ignition are …
When some people read the Bible, they see a book of rules, do`s and don`ts. When others read it, they see a philosophy of life, principles for the wise. Still others see mythology, stories about the nature of human existence and the human dilemma.
Here’s a short article on Creating a Kinder, Gentler Marriage by Pam and Bill Farrel . When writing our new book, 10 Best Decisions a Couple Can Make, we interviewed couples who had been happily married for over 20 years. We personally know many of the couples (so we know they enjoy happy relationships), and …
Sarah heaved a long sigh. She`d been working on major boundary issues in her therapy for a while now. She was seeing progress in resolving responsibility conflicts with her parents, her husband, and her kids. Yet today she introduced a new issue. I haven`t told you about this relationship before, though I guess I should …
Some quotes for the week.. enjoy 🙂 EXPECTATION “I believe in the perfect outcome in every area of my life! Expect to be successful! Expect to win!” ~Brian Tracy “It is funny about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the very best you will very often get it.” ~W. Somerset Maugham “Life… It …
As a child, when I misbehaved, I was sure to receive “The Look” from my father. I have vivid memories of the furrowed eyebrows and pursed lips of The Look. It makes me shudder just to remember it. The Look could cut right through my body and penetrate into my soul. There was nothing comforting …
Marsha switched on the television, not even noticing which show was on. She was thinking about her phone call with her best friend, Tammy. She had asked Tammy to go to a movie with her. Tammy had had other plans for the evening. Once again, Marsha had taken the initiative. Once again, she was disappointed. …
I have finished the work which You have given Me to do. -John 17:4When Peter was a young fisherman in Galilee, no one would have thought he was destined to become the passionate leader of a world movement. After all, he had almost no education and probably would have been happy to live the remainder …
One of the definitions of a myth is a fiction that looks like a truth. Sometimes it sounds so true that Christians will believe it automatically. Some of these myths come from our family backgrounds. Some come from our church or theological foundations. And some come from our own misunderstandings. Whatever the source, prayerfully investigate …