It Matters to Him Dear Lord Jesus As big as my problems are As big as my fears are As big as my doubts are Help me to remember that YOU are bigger As big as my dreams are As big as my needs are As big as my desires are Help me to be reminded every day that you are bigger Help me to be reminded every day that you know what I … [Read more...]
Are You Really Dependent on God?
"Pinkyyyyyy! I want Pinkyyyyyyy!" My youngest is a loud child anyway. But when she starts wailing... well, I wonder whether earplugs might be a good investment. And yet, I couldn't help but sympathize with her. She was devastated because I had taken away her beloved Pinky. The way she was carrying on, one would think I had removed the smallest digit on … [Read more...]
The Story Of Our Lives
Our Lives Portray Christ What began as a great day at church ended up anything but great. Over this past Labor Day, the wife of one of my longtime friends was driving home after church when the unthinkable happened. She turned left onto the street where her subdivision is located. As soon as she turned, her van collided with a motorcyclist who had lost control of his … [Read more...]
Christians and Depression: A Biblical Perspective of How You Can Help
The recent death of Robin Williams has thrown depression and suicide into the national spotlight. He seemed to have it all. He was loved by many, he was successful, and he had a loving family. In spite of this, he took his own life. Long before Robin Williams committed suicide, he battled depression; a battle that likely involved his family and friends. Depression is a … [Read more...]
Leading By Example
You are a leader. Did you know that? Do you believe that? Leadership is often made more complicated than it really is. We think that if we don’t feel like a leader then we aren’t one or if we don’t have this huge following, then we aren’t one. Or if our circumstances don't label us as a leader, then we aren't one. But that is simply not true! I have been in leadership for 15 … [Read more...]