Truer words were never spoken: "In this world you will have trouble," said Jesus. (John 16:33, NIV) But when we look at our friends' and family members' posts on social media, it looks more like, "In this world you will…
Perhaps you feel hurt over and over as your spouse does things that violate your values and disrupt your life. You want to love them and be patient and helpful, but where do you draw the line? Are you not…
What an image! What a thought. God laughing with childlike delight? Could it be? Is it possible? Does it even matter what God is like? According to Jesus, knowing God is the essence of eternal life: "Now this is eternal…
This post is an excerpt from the book, "Healing the Stormy Marriage: Hope and Help for You when Your Loved has Mental Health or Addiction Issues," co-authored by myself and my wife, Helen. Helen was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder…
Is it worth making Jesus Christ your greatest hero and giving up anything to love and follow Him? Consider this top 10 list of "great things" that happen when we truly come to know Jesus and seek to be like…
Have you ever imagined being on that mountain with Peter, James, and John when the face and clothing of Jesus were transformed before their eyes? When Jesus shown as brilliant as the sun? As bright as the sun! I've often…
Deep inside, many of us think, “I don't like being patient.” But patience, it turns out, is a HUGE deal. In fact, focusing on patience is a fitting conclusion to this 5-part series. The KEY to Making Time Your Friend…
Do you ever tap your fingers and stare hard at God while waiting for Him to work His plan for your life? We know He has a plan for us. The scriptures tell us that. We know He is already…
What if you knew for a FACT that God already has many things in motion, planned for your benefit, long before you even think to ask Him for them? How would that make you feel? The word of God is…
“Living in the present moment” is easier said than done. But it’s wonderfully stress-relieving. Jesus taught, “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34, NIV). I love…