The Israelites were commanded to celebrate—and we would be wise to follow suit.
Read MoreIt was said of the church of the first century, “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too” (Acts 17:6 NKJV). That was not meant as a compliment, by the way. It was meant as a criticism.
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”What do you want to be known for?" My Pastor Andy Stanley asked that from the Catalyst Stage, and provoked thought inside both myself and an arena filled with others. Leaders young and not so young were all taking the time to invest in themselves, and their team, to gain clarity and multiply their impact. This message resonates with me daily, and as I prepare to attend my seventh Catalyst Conference at ...
Read MoreA thorny question I am often asked about forgiveness is this: “Should I ask forgiveness from people I have wronged if they are unaware that I have wronged them?” Maybe that person is an employer; maybe it’s a friend; maybe it’s your mate. If you have wronged somebody who is unaware of the offense, should you ask forgiveness anyway? The forgiveness experts are divided on this. Some say, “If you ...
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“No raging storm can ever defy one word of faith My heart remains sure in the wind, sure in the waves You are the anchor for my soul You won't let go” With all of the literal storms around us these days, those words about Jesus’ character remind us of His faithfulness. That’s from one of my favorite Michael W. Smith songs and while I have played so many great songs by Michael throughout ...
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If you’re a parent, chances are you child has or had one or two particular movies or videos they loved watching over and over and over again. Sometimes (if you’re lucky), they grow out wanting to watch that particular video and move on to something else. But sometimes not…as is my case with my daughters who are 21 and 18. They love the “Princess Diaries” movies and NEVER grow tired ...
Read MoreMedical technology is amazing, isn’t it? For instance, motorized exoskeletons are helping paralyzed people walk. And special glasses are helping color-blind people see the colors of our beautiful world. Imagine going from paralysis to walking; from seeing grays to seeing a rainbow!
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