What if our daily decisions, actions and reactions were always led by “What Would Jesus Do?”
Yesterday, Larry (Staci’s husband and I call him “my son”), was asked to be the speaker for the Regional Speech & Debate morning devotions here at Concordia University in Austin. I don’t think I was ever prouder of him than I was of him, this day. Larry told his story to the students. His dad…
It’s Clean-Up, Clean-Out, Clean-In Time!
About this time of year, many of us start to think about “Spring Cleaning”. We accumulate so much clutter (you know those little corners where we stack up mail, flyers and magazines), that we start getting weary from just walking by that corner. We need to CLEAN-UP! Then there’s the closets full of winter wear…
Love Our Enemies? It’s an Upside Down World!
It can seem like we’re really in an upside down world when we read some quotes from Jesus. In Matthew 5:44, He said “Love your enemies! Bless them that curse you! Do good to them that hate you! Pray for them who spitefully use you, and persecute you!” Holy jumping catfish! Doesn’t that sound just…
Good or Bad Name?
When we hear someone’s name, quite often their character and integrity accompanies our thoughts about them. “Phil is such a kind man.” “Kim is so generous.” “I wouldn’t trust Sam for that position.” King Solomon said, “A good name is more desirable than great riches…..” Proverbs 22:1, and he also said, “A good name is…
Everybody Deserves Somebody
Day 261 of Photo Inspirations — Everybody Deserves Somebody I have the solution for relationships that last, whether it be a marriage, partnership, or friendship. It’s also the solution for raising kids, caring for elderly parents, maintaining healthy appreciation and cooperation in dealing with extended family. There are so many opportunities for conflict and disputes…
How Salty Are You?
Today, Tuesday, our missions team will be attending schools, feeding meals, seeing precious children who once lived in a trash dump, now with hope for their future because of loving and caring people who “salted” their world. How “salty” are you? Salt has three qualities: it creates thirst. What if we lived our lives in…
Character is Doing the Right Thing — When No One is Looking
Character is doing the RIGHT THING – when no one is looking. You know – putting the grocery cart in the stall instead of just leaving it in a parking space, or putting the lettuce back in the produce department instead of conveniently slipping it in the laundry detergent department. Our logic says “After all,…
Love Transforms an Enemy Into a Friend
Yesterday I posted about an “upside down world – but, it’s a matter of perspective”. I started thinking about how upside down Jesus’ words seem to be in Matthew 5:44. “Love your enemies! Bless them that curse you! Do good to them that hate you! Pray for them who spitefully use you, and persecute you!”…