One of my favorite Bible stories is David and Goliath. The slaying of the giant Philistine before those that doubted God and David’s ability is a clear example of God’s power. There are numerous lessons to be gained from the encounter of David and Goliath. We do well by responding to God’s will, reflecting on […]
Over the past several days the Southern California area has endured numerous tremors. As an Angeleno I have had much experience with earthquakes. It has been years since this number of quakes were identified in so few days. A family member in the La Habra epicenter area counted several dozen waves in about 24 hours. […]
Spring cleaning your house may be a challenge, especially if things have gotten “out of control” since last spring. There are checklists to help you get organized as you clean your residence. I found a list that will help you to get the entire house organized in eight hours! I am going to use that […]
Many people feel they live a life without purpose. They struggle with the job they have, the family they were born into and mostly see the philosophical glass as half empty. When it seems like everyone else gets all of the “good opportunities” and people believe they just get a hard way to go, what truth […]
Gratitude is a component of love. It benefits the one that gives as well as the one that receives. All aspects of love are beneficial. The positive outcomes of gratitude flow from the giver to the receiver, like a current that travels through a simple electrical circuit. Throughout the Bible four types of love are […]
Do you have a ride or die? People are trying to connect all the time. Even those that seem to be lone rangers, self-sufficient, ”I got this!” kind of folk, desire relationships with others. As of May 2018, in the United States people are connecting online (in millions). Here are the user numbers for the […]
As we begin to embrace 2018 please pause to reflect on what has brought you to this moment in your life. Look in the mirror. See beyond 2017, go back as far as you can remember. It is my prayer that you will truly set aside a few moments to read this entry with […]
Why not try a soft opening this year? As we quickly approach the dawning of 2018, aside from thinking about how quickly this year seems to have advanced, I am taking inventory of my actions over the past year. What went well? What could I do better and what opportunities do I have to improve? […]
Though my keyboard has been silent in this venue for a bit longer than I would like, it is not due to lack of something to say. Indeed I have had something to shout! This time of silence has shown me how silence is golden. As best we know the full version of the proverb […]
We know that people have trust issues, right? What is the real issue around trust? In America you will find that proffer emblazoned on our currency, since 1864. Strong Christian beliefs held by the country’s founders are credited with dictating that a connection be shown to the basis of their trust. Over these many years […]