Several years ago one of my grandsons was struggling with passivity and a lack of motivation. Instead of getting rough on him and following some bad advice, our family decided to seek God and get to the bottom of the problem. As it played out, we discovered that he was feeling defeated, fearful and unqualified...
Apologizing can be one of the hardest things you ever have to do! After all, it requires humbling yourself and admitting you were wrong. Sometimes apologizing is about your wrong response to what they did. When you seek forgiveness it is important that you sincerely express your regret over what you said or did –...
At this time of year, many folks are making New Year’s resolutions. Some are making new commitment to read their Bibles more. Others are buying new journals to record their daily thoughts. Gym memberships are selling like hot cakes to be used for a season and then discarded – well, maybe some won’t. The diet...
When I was in junior high, most of my social life happened around the skating rink where I would go to meet all my friends. Each week I would rent my skates and watch while many of my friends were lacing up skates of their own — pretty white ones all polished and scuff free....
She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 Years ago my daughters participated in a Christmas musical presented by The Church on the Way in Van Nuys, CA. They sang in the...
“I don’t cry anymore,” blurted out my 13 year-old grandson as we drove to football camp. “Why don’t you cry anymore,” I quizzed him? “I don’t know,” he said, “I just don’t.” My immediate concern was that my young grandson had somehow begun to form a macho mindset that...
Zig Ziglar passed away this past week at the ripe old age of 86. It was a huge loss for the Christian community and the world but what a legacy this precious man of God left behind. Several years ago, I had the privilege of meeting and visiting him when he was a guest on...
One time a young woman asked me, “Did you ever watch the Everybody loves Raymond TV series?” When I told her it was one of my favorites, she said, “Well, that’s my family; and that’s why I’m here. I need help navigating the holidays with my crazy, dysfunctional family.” The holiday season has begun. We...
I spent this past week on sabbatical at a beautiful ranch in East Texas. I went with expectations of rest and hearing God speak to me about a number of things. The rest and relaxation was amazing. The first day there I slept a total of 13 hours. My body was tired! And, I did...
This week I got mad. I was ticked at the audacity of some people’s rudeness and insensitivity. This past Wednesday night I dropped by a local Asian restaurant to pick up a to-go dinner that I could easily devour while in my car on my way to a six p.m. meeting. I was scheduled to...
