As the New Year begins, the subject of productivity becomes a popular theme. After all, this is the year that your productivity is going to reach new heights. It will be your most productive year ever! And so the guilt trip begins. “I’m not being as productive as I could be.” So we cut some […]
Continue readingPrior to meeting Carol, a friend of mine, Tommy Moore, invited me to come work with him in Kenya. I jumped at the opportunity to go help build churches and hold evangelistic meetings. While there I was impressed with Tommy and LaDel’s marriage. The culture actually helped them build some healthy rhythms into their marriage. […]
Continue readingLet’s be honest. With Valentine’s Day just hours away many are planning something big or special. Now that is all fine and good. And I’m not suggesting you don’t celebrate the day. Just don’t get caught up in the moment of the day. What I mean is you can’t create a life time of romance […]
Continue readingHow many of us charge into the New Year determined that this year will be different? So we set off and begin setting goals, some ambitious but unattainable. Some marginal but uninspiring. Some too far in the future and unclear. Nonetheless, we set out writing down how this year will be different. Weight and physical […]
Continue readingMost of us are probably somewhat familiar with the origin of our Thanksgiving holiday. We could trace its history all the way back to the Reformation, the decline of biblical values in society, and the desire of some Christians to be able to worship freely. However, what is most familiar is the story of the […]
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