Since we’ve been talking about joy over the last few weeks I wanted to share with you one of the ways that I have learned to maintain the Joy of the Lord in my life. For several years now I
Email is often a huge source of distraction when you are trying to get things done. Have you ever noticed that your email in box and your spam accounts are overloaded with emails on a daily, weekly and monthly basis?
God observes the shackles that we hide in our souls. We are slaves to food, sex, drugs, money, pride, fame, man’s approval, pornography, and a host of other vices. Once we make Jesus the Commander of our lives, we, by
We are grateful to the wonderful people in the world who diligently care for the earth and fight for a clean, polution-free planet. Yet, very little is said in our culture about another deadly sort of pollution: soul pollution. Soul pollution builds
Things have been soggy in West Texas this past year. Green is not an expected late summer and early fall color. This year, however, prairie grass is still green, very plentiful, and much taller than usual! Weeds are growing like
Of all the words we say – and wish we didn’t say – there is one phrase that can utterly transform a relationship. Say it to your parents and it can heal old, recurring wounds. Say it to your wayward
Each spring arrives in God’s perfect timing and this year is no different. The signs of spring’s arrival are promising progress! Last week the brave, first flowers appeared in their beds, contrasting their pretty purple hues and dark green leaves
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31,32 …Let
This is our actual mission in life. To want what God wants and to do so in an unconditional way, as much as possible, being courageously aware that Read More »
Deep inner joy is an emotionally exciting feeling. If someone has never experienced it, then it is almost impossible to describe what it feels like. Sometimes Read More »