MOTIVATE We are in the middle of December, the Christmas season. And while the decorations surround us with beautiful colors, shiny ornaments, and the smell of fresh evergreen and peppermint spice, there are many that just are not feeling the Christmas spirit. What do we do with these thoughts, feelings, and unfortunate realities? I think…
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Faith That Sustains (Hebrews 11:30-40)
MOTIVATE One of the blessings of spending time with family is retracing old stories and life lessons. This past week, our family had the opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of my wife’s parents.[1] My wife and her sister honored their parents with a trip and time (&food) together, and also with a special video…
Faith Inside The Obedience Zone (Hebrews 11:20-29)
MOTIVATE As we near Christmas season, the gift purchases begin and so do hiding of boxes. Pro-tip: You remember where you hide the gifts if you hide them all in the same place. But this reminds me of children staring around corners or through door peepholes to obtain a glimpse of what they might receive….
Faith Outside Our Comfort Zone (Hebrews 11:1-19)
MOTIVATE Hall of Fame speeches are usually pretty boring: thanks to people who helped the athlete/entertainer, a few quips about their achievements, and maybe a push-back to those who overlooked or underestimated the individual. But a few speeches stand out with some lines: Any hall of fame will not be the measure of your success….
Growing Godly Generations 