Wouldn’t You Rather Live in Peace?
My wife is terrified of eating expired food. She’s constantly checking the expiration dates on absolutely every item in our refrigerator and pantry. So zealous is she about avoiding expired…
Would You Rather Be Somewhere Else?
As I squirmed like a flopping fish under the numbing needle of my dentist, my mind began to think of all the places in the world I would rather be.…
How to Get God’s Favor
We spend much of our lives trying to get people to like us. The desire to be loved and accepted is in our God-given design. We want to be appreciated.…
How God Makes You into Something You are Not
Two of my nieces were over the other day and decided it was the perfect time to perform a talent show while bouncing on my bed. The talent they chose…
Four Life Tests and How to Pass Them – Part 4
So far, we’ve learned about the dreaded Stress Test, Disappointment Test, and the Commitment Test. Today we look at the fourth test in our study: The Priorities Test It’s often…
Four Life Tests and How to Pass Them – Part 3
So far, we’ve learned about the dreaded Stress Test and the Disappointment Test. Today we’re going to look at number three on our list. The Commitment Test If you’ve ever…