Being a father is never easy. It is much more than simply getting up, going to work, and bringing home a paycheck to make sure that you keep a roof over your head and food on the table. Being a father also means living with integrity; being a man of open honor and honesty. Some of the greatest lessons I learned from my father came not from what he said, but what he did. Our children watch our every step to see how we live our lives and whether or not our walk matches our talk. The legacy we leave is seen in how they eventually walk themselves.
Near the end of his life, King David gave a solemn charge to his son Solomon pertaining to the building of the temple. (1 Chronicles 28:1-10) A Particular note are…
Finally, we are going to examine how Jesus teaches us to make peace with enemies who show animosity because we are Christians or simply personal dislike for other reasons. Enemies…
What motivates you? Different people are motivated by different things: Financial reward, the challenge of whatever it may be, recognition by others, personal satisfaction (the satisfaction of accomplishment). For those…
Let's get very personal for a moment. Ask yourself this question, Did I live as I should have in 2013? Take a responsible look back over this past year and…
What is your philosophy of life? Is it that of the robbers? "It's MINE if I can take it from you." Is it that of the Priest and the Levite?…
Many of you have heard the statement, "there are two things you should never discuss in public - religion and politics." One reason often given is that the discussion of…
The best hope for peace with the family comes from above. Don't listen to "family experts" whose own lives and families are a mess. Listen to the God of peace…
Who are you? I am not talking about your given name, or your profession, but your standing before God. For those of us who are Christians, who we are should…
Jesus offers peace with oneself, or peace of mind; which is defined as the absence of mental stress or anxiety, also as serenity, calm, quiet, comfort of mind. Anxiety with…
The Holy Spirit reminds us of who we are, what happens to those who reject Jesus, and the great privileges that is ours. Our life is found in Christ. Jesus…