Don’t forget

Deuteronomy 4:9 My mother inlaw is well along the difficult road of dementia. While she still remembers those people and events she has known for years, she cannot remember what happened an hour ago. It is very sad to see someone’s memory and well-being deteriorate before our eyes, and we can only hope that weContinue reading “Don’t forget”

How much?

Exodus 34:6,7 “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yes he does not let the guilty go unpunished;” On Easter, and every other day, Christians celebrate the act of God that demonstrated the sincerity ofContinue reading “How much?”

I can’t

Genesis 41:16 “I cannot do it…but God will…” I go into this a bit more in my book Dreams Go Dry but I highlighted this in my Bible in 2006, well before I even considered starting a teaching series on Joseph. It is so easy to take our gifts, talents, personality, experience, culture, nationality andContinue reading “I can’t”

Living a thankful life

Psalm 100:4 Living with thankfulness allows us to appreciate and enjoy life. To be truly thankful though means to be fully aware that we are neither deserving of nor entitled to anything at all. That way we can be thankful for even the smallest good things in our life. Thankfulness should encourage a life ofContinue reading “Living a thankful life”

What’s your soundtrack?

The soundtrack of our life forms, reinforces and communicates our values. The music playlist we listen to engrains, embeds and encourages attitudes, habits and opinions. Why is that? There is something special about music and song that touches the soul. Perhaps it is because they originate from the heart and are formulated in the mind,Continue reading “What’s your soundtrack?”

Where is your trust?

There are many things that we try and build our lives on. For some it is popularity, others it is wealth, for others it might be family or friends. You might pursue education or sport or a better job to give you a sense of stability, purpose and security. None of these things come withContinue reading “Where is your trust?”