Tomorrow we celebrate the great American tradition of Thanksgiving. I have learned over many years it is impossible to be in the will of God without living a life of thanksgiving. The Bible teaches clearly, “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (I Thess. 5:18), and [...]
I was once asked the question, “How do you sculpt an elephant?” I was told to find a large rock and chip away anything from that rock that does not look like an elephant. Reminds me of Romans 8:29, which says: “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of [...]
Doctors have discovered that more than 75% of mental and physical illnesses come from our thought life! The Lord created each of us in a way that if we can control our thoughts, most of our physical and mental problems would disappear. The Scriptures teach us, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is [...]
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” is the famous line from “A Tale of Two Cities.” And that is exactly how we can feel in our personal lives. In one area of life, we are in an amazing season, while in another area; we may be going through the most difficult [...]
When we find ourselves in a difficult season, God's plans for us have not changed. Character is developed in the pits and prisons of life. In the life of Joseph, his time in the pit and the prison preceded his season of blessing and prosperity (Gen. 37-50). God's plan for Joseph to be the second [...]
How would you characterize the season of life you are in presently? Is it fulfilling, difficult, mediocre, or a combination? I grew up a farm boy. Farmers do different work in different seasons. There are seasons for planting, for resting, for fertilizing, and for harvesting. There is a lot of preparatory work required in order [...]
When we go through a rough season in life, let’s make sure we do not waste this season. Let me explain. You can experience a financial loss, and God will help you to turn it around. But there may be a lesson to be learned in the process. Any difficulty we are facing presently is [...]
One hundred years ago life expectancy was 48 years of age. Today, it is 80. Many today live into their 90s and some to over 100 years of age. It has been proven that the most productive and fulfilling years of life is now in our 60’s. The second most fulfilling years of life is [...]
Every year in Pennsylvania, after a long winter, spring arrives. This is a season of new opportunities. During springtime, flowers blossom and creatures come out of their hibernation. This same reality applies to our personal life. After we go through a challenging time, God will open the door to new opportunities. It is our privilege [...]
If you are experiencing any difficult transitions, conflict, grief, or struggle, I have a secret to share with you. Do you know where seeds begin to sprout? In the dirt. Dirt holds a certain magic, cradling new life. In fact, our past mistakes, heartaches, and any tension we may feel right now in our present [...]