Or could it be… might it even be possible, that circumstances do not have to control our demeanor and our outlook?

In 1 Peter, the writer is contrasting behaviors that exhibit the heart and character of God with those that don’t. Peter writes about things that are difficult...

This takes honesty, courage, humility and vulnerability. But the result is a new you. A you inspired and shaped

No matter your past, embrace the present with new vigor this morning. The adventure of marriage is special. There is no other ride quite like it.

Yet when God asks us to do something like this, he isn’t dependent on our incredible skill. He simply needs us to say yes.

It is remarkable how many people refuse to honestly admit that they are stuck, and that change is necessary. Still others, admit this, but

n the circumstance of life there is almost always an "instead" that can be chosen. True, some choices are certainly more difficult than others, but too often

People long to be acknowledged as important, heard and needed. If they feel that way it will greatly help you navigate the labyrinth of emotions they experience. The effort to do this will indeed, be worth it.

Lessons that carry weight and wisdom for living a life that results in a lasting legacy. Lessons not from a man who was perfect, but from a man seeking to honor God in every relationship, be it personal or professional.

The Ponderosa Pine is on a relentless, never ending, never daunted pursuit of water and nourishment. And as a result

How is this possible? How can we be at peace with a God who knows all our blemishes and failings? The answer to that question is love. Not a love we can come to grips with, but a love

The fact is, we tend to spend most of our time in the waiting rooms of life trying to get out of them instead of considering what we might learn while in them.

ust as with Joseph, God does not waste the trials in our lives. He often uses them as preparation for what He has for us next. While we don’t always understand the circumstances, we can have confidence that He never fails

Disconnects can develop between what we think people’s experience is and what it really is. Between how we think they view us and how they actually view us. Between what we think they want and what they really want. Without this kind of feedback...

Ask yourself this morning, just how big are the things that annoy you? Make sure you don’t let the head of a nail get the best of you this week.

Sometimes we can get so deep into the woods that we forget what the trees look like. In times like that taking a step back, a deep breath, and recalibrating is often a good idea.

Whether you believe the Genesis account or the Big Bang theory, both come back to a starting point. Where did the matter that exploded come from? You cannot escape the issue of something pre-existent.

The same holds true in life. If you don’t anchor your life to the right foundation you truly do have a house of cards.

It is difficult to receive instruction with our mouth open.

It can be easy to forget that we are all works in progress, and will continue to be until we are in heaven.