Good day, friends. I truly hope it is a good day for you. We’ve been talking here in recent days about handling our personal struggles, those battles and tough situations we all have to face pretty much on our own. They are “assigned to us” and, while we may find solace and even wisdom from others in the midst of… Read More
Taking Things a Bit Far
But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. (Matthew 5:39b-41) Come on now. Really? Isn’t that a little extreme? Turn the other cheek and let… Read More
Trail Tip # 10 – Persevere
Sometimes the hardest part of the trail is simply the sheer length of it. Thus, trail tip #10: Trail Tip #10 – Persevere What long stretch of trail are you on right now? Sure, you may be navigating a steep incline today or a rocky patch this week. But you’re probably also enduring a seemingly never-ending stretch of some sort… Read More
Trail Tip #7 – Trust and Obey
Trail Tip #7 – Trust and Obey For there’s no other way, right? That may sound like a given. Not much of a tip. But many of us seem to struggle with the simple concept of trusting our navigation devices. Believe me, I’ve been out on the trail when the map didn’t seem to make sense, and it was more… Read More
The Longterm Benefits of Lipstick and Obedience
My mom has always insisted that lipstick is a girl’s best friend. According to the experts (and my mom), people pay more attention to what you’re saying when your lips are carefully painted a pleasing and vibrant color. My mom wanted her 5th grade students to pay attention to her, so she always had on her lipstick. I want people… Read More
You Can Be His Favorite Too
I’m one of God’s favorites. No, I’m not bashful about that at all. Know why? Because I seek His favor every day. In fact, there is nothing more important to me than God’s favor. I need, desperately, to have His favor upon my life every single moment of every single day. I ask for it; I seek it; I claim;… Read More