Enabling the Truth to Spread
We wanted to reclaim a section of the backyard. Blackberry vines, wisteria, and weeds had all become overgrown. The boys cleared a line down the side of the yard. Since that was where many of the long vines had their roots, it proved to be a very effective way to...
read moreSalvation and the Rich, Trouble Free Life
How often have you heard, “I’m saved. Why do I have all these troubles in my life?” That’s a good question isn’t it? Perhaps the answer lies in your understanding of salvation. Some folks would have you to believe that when you are saved you have everything you want...
read moreDo You Expect Too Much From Yourself or Others?
Do you get super stressed when you make a simple mistake? Do you have trouble forgiving yourself? Perhaps you view yourself through the eyes of someone else? Maybe you simply expect too much of yourself. Perfection is a nice goal, but it’s not very realistic. In 2006,...
read moreWhat’s Your Excuse?
“Jean, remember the book?” That was the question God had for me in March 2007. The book referenced was one that I had tried to write on my own. Other than the scripture I used, I dubbed it trash. I had spent a lot of time on something that was truly awful. Now, God...
read moreEncouraging Words Can Make All the Difference
I went out to my van the other night and started home. I stopped down the road a piece to take a note off my windshield before it blew away. It was a short note of encouragement from someone who listens to my radio segment. Thank you so much to you and to others who...
read moreIf You Had No Needs, Would You See God’s Hand?
The winds grew, the rains came, and some limbs came down. The next day I found a limb lying at the nose of one of our vehicles. It had broken off a tree across the yard. Of all the places it could have landed – including on top of the car – it had come to rest at the...
read more3 Mistakes to Avoid When Cold Calling
The phone rang. I answered it. The man on the other end told me who he was, how he got my name, and stated that he needed information. It was really nice to meet him, and I spent a long time helping him. Later, the phone rang again. The man on the other end told me...
read moreLUST: Serving the God of Self
I turned on the television only to find a news story that I did not really want to watch. As I flipped through the channels, I landed on a live murder trial. They were interviewing some specialists in computer forensics. What the prosecution was trying to prove was so...
read moreEyeball to Eyeball With Fear
When the boys were looking at colleges and universities, we took them to an open house at NC State. They explored a bit on their own for a while. Then, we regrouped. As we approached a table, Robbie dashed behind it and said to the man, “Throw it on my mom!” There...
read moreYour Life Long Commitment
When you serve in a leadership position in an organization, your term usually expires in 6 months or maybe a year. During that time, you have the opportunity to serve others and to grow personally. It’s important to give it your all. You made a commitment. You need to...
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