Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. (Philippians 2:3-4 ESV) I do not like summers in Arizona. People are even more rude than…
Read moreHow authentic are you? Do you portray yourself online in a certain way so people will think you have it all together? Or are you hiding your real self behind a mask? Blogging has opened up a new world for me. I’ve made so many online friends. My ‘real life’…
Read moreI don’t hear many sermon messages about Jonah. He is one of those overlooked Bible Characters that speaks so much more than just “a guy swallowed by a fish.” I just love Jonah. Why? Because I get him. I really do. A man that had a clear direction from God,…
Read moreA few months ago I was perusing the clearance section of Cracker Barrel’s Gift Shop when I came across a necklace with a message that spoke to me as a special love note from God. Jim had just received his notice from his employer that since he could no longer…
Read moreThis time of year means graduation parties for me these days. Everyone is going different directions; looking forward to changes and a wide open future. Some days this is exciting, but in reality, it’s also very unsettling. Life is about to change pretty drastically for many of these students. Where…
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