I turn 75 next month. Since I am now in another season of life, I am often asked this question: “What are the most important lessons you have learned over the years?” And although there are many important lessons learned, I usually say this: “Stay offense proof. Forgive quickly. Follow the model of Jesus when [...]
Giving thanks is so simple, but so powerful! The scriptures tell us, “…in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1Thess 5:18). So many people struggle to find the will of God, but in reality, it all begins with giving thanks. A few years ago, I made [...]
Just because we fail, this does not make us a failure. We are in a spiritual war, and the battlefield is in our minds. The devil knows that if he can get us to focus on failing, falling, fear, poverty, disease, and our negative circumstances, we will become defeated and depressed. For example, if we [...]
Did you ever feel like you made too many mistakes for the Lord to ever use you effectively again? I have good news for you. Our God is the God of the second chance. Look at Jonah. After running from God and being swallowed by a great fish, the Bible states, “Then the word of [...]
A businessman sat in my office and shrugged in despair as he admitted, “I inherited my dad’s terrible temper, so I can’t help it when I blow up.” That same day a middle-aged woman told me, “My mother had terrible fears, and she passed them on to me. I guess I’m stuck with this problem.” [...]
One word from God can change your life forever. But, let’s face it, sometimes we feel that God is silent. Remember Joseph, in the book of Genesis? God seemed silent when Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers. Later, Joseph was placed in jail after his boss’s wife lied and falsely accused him. As [...]
You’ve heard the saying: “There are two sides to every story.” I grew up believing that, but I discovered that old adage doesn’t present the whole truth. The reality is ... there are three sides to every story: my side, the other person's side, and God's side (the truth). I have sat through countless counseling [...]
Have you ever put off making a decision until the time feels really right, when in reality, you should have just taken a step of faith? I sure have. The time was now, and I missed it by playing it too safe. The Bible tells us: “Indeed, the ‘right time’ is now. Today is the [...]
A W Tozer once said, “Many of us Christians have become extremely skillful in arranging our lives so as to admit the truth of Christianity without being embarrassed by its implications. We arrange things so that we can get on well enough without Divine aid, while at the same time ostensibly seeking it. We boast [...]
More than 40 years ago, this scripture came alive to me: “…the young and the old together (Jere 31:13b). God has called us as generations to honor the Lord and honor one another as we expand the kingdom of God TOGETHER. If you are an older believer, honor and release the younger generation and speak grace [...]