Row, row, row your boat …
When the Olympics roll around and people around the world tune in, there aren’t a lot who watch every event from opening to closing ceremony. Most of […]
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Oct
2013
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James Scott, Jr.
27
Oct
2013
Now wait just a minute! (or two) …
It’s right there on the instructions printed on the packaging: “Let stand two minutes …” So you’ve nuked your food for 2 to 4 minutes. You’re already […]
25
Oct
2013
If you want a great marriage …
Just like clockwork, the couple pulled up in their tan Honda sedan and entered the Starbucks store. He picked out a table and she placed their order. […]
25
Oct
2013
Book publisher prefers poor customer service to a simple fix …
If you have liked some of the WaterBrook Multnomah titles I have recommended — or appreciated being steered away from a few! — then you’ll have to […]
24
Oct
2013
BOOK REVIEW: “Moving Forward” moves forward clumsily …
One of the worst places to be is stuck in your past, wallowing in guilt and unable to forgive yourself. Any helpful guidance in moving forward from […]
23
Oct
2013
Talk about encouragement!
Reading through the Bible, some people might find Hebrews 11 to be a somewhat intimidating chapter. This is the chapter that presents the “hall of faith,” listing […]
22
Oct
2013
Without the truth, plan on losing life’s battles …
Bertrand Russell commented that one reason why Hitler lost World War II was that he did not fully understand the situation. Bearers of bad news were punished. […]
21
Oct
2013
Are we misusing prayer?
You’ve just heard a tragic story. Moved deeply, you reach out and touch the person on their shoulder and say, “I’ll pray for you!” But you do […]
20
Oct
2013
The vision God gives you is for Him …
We talk (a LOT) about God giving us a vision, but then look at some of the things we do with it … … we tweak it […]
19
Oct
2013
Final exam …
A little boy asked his friend, “Why does your grandmother study the Bible so much?” “I’m not sure,” he responded. “I think she’s studying for her finals.” […]