Archives: February 2012

WHAT DO PEOPLE SEE?

February 28, 2012 - God

“What people see when they look at us is how we respond to difficulties, how we behave when it really matters. Is our faith grounded, or do we fall apart when trouble comes our way? We praise God, not for the...

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SECRET KING

February 24, 2012 - Radical Hope

How many times do we take control over difficult situations that confront us? I expect the answer would be—many. After all, we are taught from an early age to take charge and be the boss! The problem with that...

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THE GREATEST MISTAKE IN MARRIAGE

February 23, 2012 - Marriage

“The greatest mistake in marriage is failing to be kind to each other. Sometimes it’s because you believe your spouse has wronged you—and maybe that’s true. Other times it’s because you’re being stubborn or selfish—or hurt. But that doesn’t...

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NEW YORK TIMES

February 22, 2012 - Serious Struggles

Since the release of Thirteen Months, one of the most common questions I have been asked centers on the process of writing. I have spoken with many authors about their experiences, and am amazed that while many different paths...

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MAN CAN CERTAINLY FLEE

February 21, 2012 - God

Man can certainly flee from God … but he cannot escape him. He can certainly hate God and be hateful to God, but he cannot change into its opposite the eternal love of God which triumphs even in his...

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WHO’S THE BOSS? DON’T UNDERESTIMATE DISCIPLINE

February 17, 2012 - Parenting

Raising children is a blessing—no doubt about it. But as parents, if we ignore our responsibilities, the consequences are born by society. A young mom brought her son, Billy to my office with a sore throat. When the nurse...

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THE BIGGEST OBSTACLE

February 16, 2012 - Marriage, Parenting

“The biggest obstacle facing the family right now is over-commitment; time pressure. There is nothing that will destroy family life more insidiously than hectic schedules and busy lives, where spouses are too exhausted to communicate, too worn out to...

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LION–OR DOG?

February 15, 2012 - God

According to Ecclesiastes chapter 9–it is better to be a live dog than a dead lion. In fact verse 4 states; even a live dog is better off than a dead lion. If that is true, there is a...

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A Man Of Value

February 14, 2012 - Miscellaneous

Try not to become a man of success–but a man of value. ~Albert Einstein Comment, Like and Share

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RISING FROM THE ASHES

February 13, 2012 - Miscellaneous

We approach life with the attitude that we’re going to do our best to succeed, but sometimes even the best plans fail. What we do in response to failure determines who we are, and more importantly— who we will...

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