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Category Archives: Christian Living
Definition of Success
Three friends were trying to define the word “success”. One said, “Success is being invited to the oval office to advise the president.” The second friend said, “That’s pretty good, but I think success is being invited to the oval … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged courage, fear, illustration, Joshua 1, obedience, success, Word of God
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Fully Committed
“For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him…”—2 Chronicles 16:9. God is constantly looking for people who are fully committed to him. Some doubt God’s existence. Others actively … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged commitment, living for God, pleasing God, spiritual maturity
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Rest for the Soul
I think that Labor Day weekend is an appropriate time to take a break from writing this blog. I appreciate all of you who read so faithfully. I enjoy helping people think about God. However, even a labor of love … Continue reading
Stop!
A state trooper pulled over a driver who was speeding. Hoping to get off with a warning, the driver tried to appear shocked when the trooper approached her car. “I’ve never been stopped like this before,” she told the officer. … Continue reading
Greener Grass
A story is told of a farmer who had lived on the same farm all his life. It was a good farm, but with the passing years, the farmer began to tire of it. He longed for a change—for something … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor, Leadership
Tagged contentment, farm life, greener grass, illustration, Philippians 4:11, thanksgiving
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Another Disappointment
A group of soldiers were training for their first parachute jump. Their instructions were: Jump when you are told to jump. Count to ten, then pull the ripcord. If the first chute doesn’t open, pull the second ripcord. When you … Continue reading
Bigger Picture
One of the classic baseball television shots comes from the 1975 World Series, in which NBC captured Carlton Fisk, jumping up and down, waving his arms, trying to coax his hit to stay fair. It did—for a home run. The … Continue reading
Only the Best
A friend of mine used to get great cell phone service at his house. This was to be expected since he could literally stand in his yard and see the tower that provided his service. Then he noticed that his … Continue reading
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