“We urge you to live in a way that pleases God.” 1 Thessalonians 4:1 NLT. Trying to please everyone is as futile as trying to never offend anyone. My thoughts and comments today are about “lifestyle issues.” If you try to please everyone, you will ultimately please no one and […]
“Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant.” Matthew 23:11 MSG. God created you for greatness not mediocrity, for eternal purpose not popularity. My thoughts and comments today ask, “prominent or important?” The world has some important things upside down. One important thing the world has gotten […]
“I saw the people slipping away from me.” 1 Samuel 13:11 NRSV “Pleasing others all the time is an unreasonable goal and an imposing task.” My thoughts today are about “well done.” Of course, you want approval; who doesn’t? You truly need a healthy dose of affirmation and approval to […]
“You cannot serve both God and money.” Matthew 6:24 NIV “Money promises sufficiency it cannot provide, and creates a dependency that is unreliable.” My thoughts today are about “mutually exclusive options.” Life confronts you with choices along the way, most of those more consequential and far reaching than you might […]