These days, people will do some crazy things on a dare. There are those who will walk on hot coals or glass. Some will jump off buildings into swimming pools. There are even those who get a thrill out of propelling off dangerous cliffs… and I’ve only scratched the surface. But here’s the real question:…
How many of us have the patience to untangle a knotty necklace? And not just any old trinket, but one with such sentimental value it causes your heart to sink when you glance down in your jewelry box. I don’t know about you, but thoughts of carelessness and shame wash over as I hold the…
I won’t pretend to know everything, but I do know in this part of the world, I am labeled by nine digits. Yes, I’m aware of my birth parents, my place of origin and even where I place on the sibling poll, but those nine digits establishes my access to employment, education, credit and a…
Your life slowly moves back to some semblance of order. Apart from a few personal setbacks and oh yeah, the constant media upheavals, you could return to the root response we base our connections. Simply: Hi! How are you doing? Oh, I’m fine. And you step into a new way to order your life with…
At some point, if not over your lifetime, but say over the span of a specific time period, you walk through cold, dark valleys. You grope along situational caverns or unpredictable cliffs only to end up on the other side of a jagged boulder of mounted problems left to climb. Halfway through the journey, the…
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. — Isaiah 41:10 In my experience, a story always unfolds with a purpose and concludes with a promise. It certainly goes…
One thing about Bobby Fischer could not be denied: his sheer confidence for the game of chess. He turned simple moves into strategically planned out counters to best his opponent. His prowess with pawns, rooks and bishops gave a whole, new spin on the scripture, “No weapon formed against you will prosper.” (Isaiah 54:17) Though…
Growing up, board games entertained us for hours. Whether paired off with one of my siblings or strategizing my next move at the roll of the dice or a slap of a card, there was no denying game time meant playtime. Now once the cards and pieces were put away, we remained active in each…
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun. — Psalm 37:4-6, NLT Have you ever…
