Its a brand new Year. Some people feel a bit bolder, it’s winter time so some may feel a bit colder – while many just feel – a little older. We’re all getting older. But age, seen rightly, is a blessing. It brings experience, memories, and amazing experiences. And sure, some new aches and pains.…
Has this ever happened to you? Recently, a friend of mine was helping out to get something brought in for our Ministry. After making the phone call, and going through the robots, he finally got a real person on the line. While speaking with their customer service department, he was then put on hold, not…
Regret – to be disappointed over something that happened, especially a lost opportunity. We’ve all done things that we regret. For some, not taking that dream trip, for others, it may be harsh words that were spoken to a friend or loved one – and for some, it can be worse. I have spoken…
My wife said to me, “Honey, it’s a new year, what do you think people are thinking about?” I said “Weight loss and credit card debt.” She said “Exactly.” Then I thought, “Wait, is she trying to tell me something?” Well, my tummy, and my credit card gained a ‘little’ weight. But I’ve got…
Helen Keller said: “When one door of happiness closes, another opens – but often we look so long at the closed door, we do not see the one that has opened for us.” I never did like the sound of a slamming door – it normally means something has gone wrong. Or a teenager!…
I wrote a song from an awesome verse in the Bible which says “Be still”. Think about it; Everywhere people shouting, horns honking, dogs barking, TVs blasting, alarms going off, police sirens screaming, cell phones ringing. Even if you put on noise cancelling head phones – the worrisome and anxious thoughts breakthrough and then…
So here we are in a brand new year, 2016. How are you doing with it? There’s a story of twin sisters who were over a hundred years old. Each morning they woke up; one said – “Oh yes Lord, another morning – thank you!” – the other said – “Oh no Lord, another…
George Bernard Shaw said: “We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.” I thank God for Grandchildren. One of the great things they do, is remind you how to play. It is a true but often sad thing that the older we get, the more caught up…
I love this one: “What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls a butterfly.” Talk about having a right perspective! We have all felt like the caterpillar from time to time. Fatigue, stress, daily struggles, heavy workload, pain, deadlines to meet, even loneliness. If you could get inside the head…
Christopher Columbus said: “You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” Do you find yourself having to go somewhere you’ve never been before – or do something you’ve never done before? Maybe new surroundings, new responsibilities, new job, new school, new city, even a new…