“Keeping your eyes on Jesus, on whom your faith depends.” Hebrews 12:2 NLT. Focus directs desire; desire decides direction; direction determines destiny. My thoughts and comments today are about “decisions and destiny.” After near mishaps, my wife, Gayle, and I agreed on a simple practice: “An automobile should never be […]
“In everything, set them an example by doing what is good.” Titus 2:7 NIV. Be exemplary; follow Christ fully and consistently. My thoughts and comments today are about, “be exemplary.” Mistakes. Everyone makes them. You can learn from mistakes, yours and others. In fact, you should learn from your mistakes; […]
“Focusing all my energies on this one thing . . looking forward.” Phil 3:13 NLT. In God, your preferred future is unencumbered by your history. My thoughts and comments today are about “a preferred future.” I have a common sense rule about driving. Your car should not move in a direction other […]
“Run in such a way as to get the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24 NIV. Christ is duly exalted in your life when you seek to excel in all you do. My thoughts and comments today are about “excelling.” Today’s popular culture espouses an egocentric philosophy that, “Winning isn’t everything; it’s […]
“Oh, that men would give thanks to God for His goodness.” Psalm 107:8 NKJV. Even the misfortune of circumstance or mistreatment of others is redeemed in God’s hands. Much more good fills one’s life than bad, though it doesn’t always feel that way in a particular moment. Occasionally, the good […]