Have you ever gotten something you really wanted and experienced excitement and guilt? You are excited that your heart's desire has been realized. At the same time there is a sense of guilt that getting what you want is a bad thing. Is getting something we desire a...
Equipping for Life – The Blog
Radicalism – The Way it Should Be!
Radicalism seems to have a reserved spot in daily news. One side or the other of the political spectrum accuses the other of being too radical. But radicalism can be good. We should take note of, and comfort in, the genuine radicalism of our nation's Founders. But...
It's About Time…
Time is... How many ways could we finish that sentence? I have only one answer today. It's all about time and time is running out! Time: Redeem It Scripture teaches to redeem our time. The idea in that instruction is for us to take advantage of the seasons just like...
Thank You – Doubled!
Thank you! Those are two words we all love to hear. This year's graduates should take that truth to heart. But this Double Thank You originates in Belize. And it isn't limited to things that took place there! In fact, this BIG 'Thank You' is actually a HUGE...
Divided Heart, Part III
It's easy to have a divided heart. Our examination of Psalm 43 has shown us the problem exists. And we still need to see the next two steps the Psalmist took to address and solve the problem. But we have to take a painful pause. It's always painful to face an...
Divided Heart – Part II
Psalm 43 has been our blueprint for dealing with the divided heart. The previous post left us waiting to see the steps necessary to conquer a divided heart. The prayer of the Psalmist is quite insightful. So let's learn from him how to deal with a problem we all deal...
My Divided Heart: Biblical Rx
How do we have a divided heart? We love to quote Hebrews 11:1 as the definition of faith. That's a good thing. But it also shows us the two sides of our hearts. There are things we see. We can feel them and we endure them. Then there are the things we cannot see. And...
Gloom & Despair: Biblical Rx
Connecting Psalm 43 and Hee Haw may come as a surprise. But it's beneficial because I think it will help you remember some very important, helpful things! Why did we laugh at this line that was sung every week on Hee Haw: Gloom, despair, and agony on me. If it weren't...
Connections: Truth & Living In Freedom
Truth will set you free. That's what Jesus said. And that is true on so many levels. Just a few verses after Jesus connected Truth and freedom He said something that tells us why we have trouble with Truth and the freedom it brings. You and I struggle daily against an...
Blessing Button – Philippians 1:6
I think of Philippians 1:6 when I see the blessing button in the picture. The image represents so many people and so many things. So how does a look at a church in Belize help and encourage you? And what does that have to do with Philippians 1:6? Philippians 1:6 -...




