Forsaking the truth …
Journalism has changed a lot since the days I was reporting and editing for a chain of newspapers in the Phoenix metropolitan area. What’s the biggest change? […]
21
Jan
2014
Category
Trust
16
Nov
2013
The need to give up what you’re really good at …
Actor Nicolas Cage (pictured right, center) stars in a rather dark movie called “Lord of War,” in which he plays the role of a weapons dealer. In […]
06
Sep
2013
From the ordinary, suddenly …
One of the most annoying aspects of social media is the constant flood of posts from pastors screaming for the spectacular, the “great” achievements, and greatness itself, […]
03
Sep
2013
How to step boldly into the future …
One of the primary things that paralyzes us from moving forward into the future God wants to lead us into is our stubborn refusal to move until […]
25
Jul
2013
No props needed …
Because we can’t see God, we sometimes have a hard time trusting Him with the entire support of our lives. Human beings have struggled with this issue […]
17
Mar
2013
Following methods of past successes can lead to failure …
Just because God directs you to victory a certain way at a certain time doesn’t mean you should always practice that specific guidance in all future, similar […]
22
Feb
2013
Afraid of not knowing when to be afraid …
Five-year-old Johnny was in the kitchen while his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, […]
27
Jan
2013
The risky pursuit of security …
The person who makes a bet they know they will lose is a fool. That would be betting on a sure loss, rather than a sure thing. […]
16
Jan
2013
A path to peace …
The fact God has plans for us is often something we make into a source of anxiety instead of grounds for peace. Instead of trusting God to […]
26
Dec
2012
Let me tell you a secret …
Just the visual from the picture above will instantly bring back childhood memories to many of my readers. The photo depicts Maxwell Smart, a.k.a. Agent 86, trying […]