Hope
What’s your definition of hope? Share it with us. Here’s one I like: Hope is the belief that circumstances in the future will be better. It's not a wish that things will get better, but an actual belief, even when there may be no evidence that anything will change....
Bible Verse
My Bible verse for 2014 is Psalm 118:24. What’s yours? This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
New Year’s Eve
What’s your take on New Year’s resolutions? Do you make resolutions? What kind of resolutions do you make? How long do you generally keep them? How do you feel when you break one?
Video: INSPIRATION
l02Vwn Watch this video about the power of being YOUnique, staying true to yourself, adjusting expectations, being empowered, overcoming challenges, looking at obstacles as opportunities, transformation, inter-connectedness, authenticity, and that anything is possible...
Conversational Question
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you …” Matthew 7:7 Does it work when you ask, seek, knock just once? Or do you need to constantly ask, seek, knock?
Christmas Eve
My family gathers on Christmas Eve and our festivities are often more fun than Christmas day. What’s your favorite Christmas tradition? Are you one of those that waits until Christmas Eve to do your shopping?
A Christmas Message (2013)
Dear friends and loved ones: In a few days it will be Christmas 2013. What a special time of the year. A little boy was born over 2000 years ago and His name was Jesus. The world has not been the same since. Just think of it: Because of Jesus there is Santa Claus,...
Bible Verse
“ … fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 It is rare that I call on the Lord first. He is usually my last resort. How many solutions do...
Music/Lyrics
… neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:39 watch?v=D-lvu54wBOU As mere mortals, it is difficult for us to grasp the hugeness of God’s love. I find this...
Bible Verse
Command: to direct with authority, give orders. Most of us aren’t fond of commands. We like “please” and “thank you”. What’s your stand on commands vs. requests?
Video: HOPE
Just because we wander into sin doesn’t mean we exit grace. This video reinforces to me that there is always hope. Does it work that way for you? http://goo.gl/HlATY7
Story Teaser
After attending a men’s ministry presentation given by David, one of the men commented about… David’s purposeful focus David’s positive attitude The twinkle in David’s eyes You’ll find the answer in David’s upcoming book The Gift is You.
Video: INSPIRATION
40 Inspirational Speeches in 2 Minutes http://goo.gl/AcfNV Talk about instant inspiration … wow! Let me know if you enjoy this as much as I did.
Bible Verse: HOPE
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 Some folks have the erroneous notion that if they practice this verse, life will be perfect. But it just aint so. I believe, however, that if we emulate Christ, we are prepared to deal...
Music/Lyrics
FHwI3o I love music, movies, stories, poems, fragrances, music, etc. that make me feel good when I hear/see them. This song just makes me feel better. What makes you feel better? Cocoa in front of the fire? A long warm hug? Your favorite book?
ENCOURAGEMENT
This has actually happened to me and I often wonder why. Have you ever not believed a genuine compliment? How did you handle it? Did you wonder why you were suspicious of the giver?
HOPE
Very well and succinctly put and I agree with this statement. Do you?
Conversational Question
This is a particularly good policy for just about all of us – married couples, parents, siblings, workmates. Do you agree? What are your thoughts?