How many things can you count on in your life that will never change? I did a little research and found a short list of things that are unchangeable… I can remember seasons of change in my life that I approached with exuberant anticipation. And I can also remember times when I dealt with life…
I like to think I’m in control. Even as I type the words I know how ridiculous that is because it doesn’t matter how organized I try to keep my home and planned and prepared I try to keep my days . . . more often than I’d like, my life is out of my…
It’s true! It is absolutely impossible to experience God’s peace when I’m reliving yesterday or pre-living tomorrow. Peace simply cannot be applied to yesterday’s mess nor can it be pre-applied to tomorrow’s worries. Have you ever gotten to the end of the day and regret the amount of time you wasted on guilt, worry, and…
I can relive that morning in my head like it happened yesterday… I shuffled out of the bedroom hoping to retrieve a cup of coffee to sip while I got ready for church. As I entered our family room, I found Rev propped up on the couch with ashen skin and blue lips. (I’d only…
Stop worrying! It’s not good for you! It’s bad for your health – mentally, physically, and spiritually. But it’s easier said than done, isn’t it? Life happens and there are plenty of things to worry about. And with practice, you can turn worrying into a fine art as you try to foresee and prevent any…
I can’t tell you how many nights I spent wide awake worrying about everything. So, I want to tell you something I wish I’d learned years ago. You’re probably not surprised by my penchant for worrying. It’s the natural byproduct of fear and I had perfected the fine art of being afraid. I worried when… I had unexplained aches…
God’s Peace – that tranquil feeling that flits in for occasional moments and then disappears for far too long . . . everyone wants it but few have it. When I started the month I wanted to know . . . more about having peace with God and finding peace in a sinful world, how…
You know your attitude is important if you want personal and relational peace. A negative attitude will not give you peace. Okay. So you need a positive attitude. But how does a positive attitude really look? I came up with 15 to-dos or “be-attitudes” to help you reach your peace goal. 15 Be-Attitudes That Will…
Do you believe God is who He says He is? Do you believe He is the “I Am”? I know it takes strong faith to have big peace . . . especially when life is hard. But strong faith in anything that isn’t true or able to keep promises might make us feel better but…
Last week, I asked you if you’d like an early warning system for your life. Over the weekend, we received another Red Alert phone call in the middle of the night. 4:00AM to be exact . . . first, the land line rings and we answer it; then, about 5 minutes later, both of our…
Peace – that tranquil feeling that flits in for occasional moments and then disappears for far too long . . . everyone wants it but few have it. I crave calm. No thrill seeker here. I want peace in my relationships and peace in my heart and mind. But even as we talk about wanting…
Quite a few years ago, when Rev was serving as a full-time pastor and a full-time consultant; he found himself working extremely long hours. One afternoon, a fellow church member called him and said, “The Lord laid it on my heart to call you and encourage you to read Psalm 46:10,” Be still (cease striving) and know…
