Encouragement

  • Our Greatest Need, Their Greatest Need

    If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent us…

  • God Can’t Do That

    We’ve all been told to not try to be someone we’re not. As I read these verses, I can’t help but be thankful that God doesn’t try to be someone He’s not…. The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will…

  • Dog Gone Lessons

    As a little introduction to this post… Most people would probably learn a lesson like this from their children but, Melissa and I don’t have kids (yet), but we do have dogs. ______________________ Now, on to the story… A few days ago, I let one of our dogs out to give him some fresh water.…

  • The Secret’s In the Cushion: A word on sin

    When I was a kid, I loved to eat. Even more than I do now. My parents had no problem with me eating (I was a big boy), but they didn’t like me eating at certain times. One of those “no eat” times was before dinner. Starting about an hour before dinner, I wasn’t…

  • When the Waves Break

    I read this quote a couple of days ago… “Christ’s life outwardly was one of the most troubled lives that was ever lived: tempest and tumult, tumult and tempest, the waves breaking over it all the time. But the inner life was a sea of glass. The great calm was always there.” – Henry…

  • I Don’t Wanna Be Happy

    Joy says, “I’m loved.” Happiness says, “I’m liked.” Joy says, “I have all I need.” Happiness says, “Keep giving.” Joy says, “I’m not situational.” Happiness says, “I can be persuaded.” Joy says, “I’m fulfilled.” Happiness says, “Give me more.” Joy says, “I can’t earn it.” Happiness says, “Try.” Joy says, “I’m forgiven.” Happiness says,…