As a mortal human, I understand how tempting it is to seek revenge on those who have caused us pain or who we feel have done us wrong. It is a normal human feeling, but the question becomes are we … Continue reading
Category Archives: Short Notes
Often I hear Christians speaking about how the Kingdom of God is in the here and now. In other words, they want to believe that the Kingdom of God is to be found here on earth. Unfortunately that contradicts what … Continue reading
Recently I’ve been thinking about trouble. As a minister I hear a lot from folks who are experiencing trouble in their lives. Personally more than once I have had trouble in my business and even in the ministry. There are times … Continue reading
Today’s ‘Short Note’ is all about – Taking and Giving Criticism I don’t know about you, but I really am not a fan of being criticized by others. I grew up in a family that seemed to emphasize the negatives … Continue reading
We need to try to provide an example of how to live a Christian Lifestyle for others. Often church members ask me if they really need to worry about being an example of someone trying to live a Christian Lifestyle. … Continue reading
“strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously” Colossians 1:11 The more we learn patience, the easier it becomes for us to live a life in harmony with others. Patience … Continue reading
It seems like we are all fighting the feeling of ‘Burnout’ “I am benumbed and badly crushed; I groan because of the agitation of my heart.” Those words in Psalm 38 verse 8 express how many of us feet today. … Continue reading
Human emotions are the topic of discussion around the country today; universities are trying to come up with programs to teach students how to deal with their emotions and how to deal with the emotions of others. Some of us … Continue reading
We are all facing tremendous pressure these days. The world around us is in chaos, people we know and people we don’t know all want us to think and act like they do. Employers are demanding more and more, … Continue reading
It take’s courage to face today’s world, because we live in a world that is full of strife, stress, and fear. It is sometimes difficult for us to stay strong in the face of so much adversity. However, if you … Continue reading