Have you ever been bullied? Perhaps you were but you did not know what bullying was. Imagine: One day you are spending time together with several people in your extended friend group. You recently become...
Read More →Truth, Courage, and Compassion: The Relationships Our Society Needs
Have you ever been bullied? Perhaps you were but you did not know what bullying was. Imagine: One day you are spending time together with several people in your extended friend group. You recently become passionate about something new in your life. You begin sharing what you know about this subject with emotion and conviction. […]
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Understanding the Difference Between Fact and Theory
Unfortunately, education has become more focused on regurgitating information than on teaching people to think. Today I challenge you to think. Fact: A real occurrence, an event. Undeniable information. Theory: An idea or set of ideas explaining facts or events, based on evidence, assumptions, and reasoning. When a theory is widely accepted by the majority […]
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Fix Your Eyes on What Lasts
From earth we came and to the earth we shall return. Or do you prefer: From dirt we came and to dirt we shall return. Today, I watched a movie on Angel Studios, “Green and Gold.” The message impressed on me from watching the movie was: everything in this world will one day pass away. […]
Read More →News You Can Trust? My Quest for Honest Journalism
Many people I meet with continue to pay attention to popular news channels around from the days of their youth (radio, TV, newspapers). Over the past century local news sources consolidated to regional, then to national businesses. Local independent news reporters became employees of the national conglomerates. With the introduction of the internet and increased […]
Read More →Reflections on the Book of Job
This year I am reading through the Bible. I am often reading a whole book in the Bible in a few days, or in the case of the book of Job, in a single day. Reading the Bible like a novel rather than a Bible Study. Focusing on bigger picture items and themes instead of […]
Read More →Trading Instant Gratification for Eternal Significance
We live in a world focused on today, the here and now. Our modern culture is obsessed with instant gratification. From one-click shopping to binge-watching entire TV series, we rarely pause to appreciate the moment or to wait for anything. The average attention span has shrunk to mere seconds, like a hummingbird or bumble bee […]
Read More →Why Issues Divide Us: A Matter of Worldview
What areas of life need a firm Foundation? Foremost in most people’s minds would be construction projects: homes, apartments, roadways, bridges, commercial establishments, malls, sports arenas… On and on the list goes. Next perhaps are subjects to learn. Math for example. You need to understand what numbers are before you learn to arrange them for […]
Read More →What Does It Really Mean to Be United in Christ?
I woke up this morning with a dream where I was responsible for a gathering of Christians. The event became disorganized because the group unexpectedly had grown from 8-10 people who met regularly to nearing a hundred attendees. Most of the additional attendees were people who knew me and others in our group, though they […]
Read More →Fellowship is Faith Lived Out
God made us to be in relationship with HIM and with one another. We see this in innocent children as they eagerly meet and interact with new people of all ages. Without proper nurturing, children fail to learn to be considerate of others and to show respect to one another. For healthy relationships, each party […]
Read More →Fear Not: Living with Courage Through Faith
“Fear not.” “Do not be afraid.” These are themes repeated in the Bible frequently. What are reasons we become Fearful? Thus, any situation where we lack experience, are facing the unknown, unfamiliar, or when someone interacts with us in unusual ways are all opportunities for us to experience Fear. God created us with bodies to […]
Read More →Faith as a Foundation for Life and Eternity
How exactly do you define Faith? Webster’s dictionary defines Faith as: “a firm belief in something for which there is no proof,” “complete trust,” or “something believed with strong conviction.” Infants have Faith their parents will care for them and provide their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter. This Faith is out of necessity, […]
Read More →The Fight for Focus: Deadlines, Distractions, and Discipline
When it is time for me to write this weekly blog, many times I struggle with Focus. It is difficult to Focus when I have no idea what to write about. I believe this is true for all of us. It is impossible to focus on completing a task which is poorly defined or for […]
Read More →Life Friends: The Sacred Gift of Enduring Connection
Today I was reminded of the value of Friends. Life Friends. Real Friends. Someone you can share your mind with. Without judgement. Who accepts you as you are. A person with a kindred spirit. Someone you may not see nor connect with for months or years. Perhaps even for over a decade. Then you meet […]
Read More →Repost: Teaching children the path to a life “most richly blessed”
This week I am providing an article by Jeff Minick titled, “What Am I Doing Here?” with a tag line “Teaching children the path to a life ‘most richly blessed’” published in the EPOCH TIMES the week of March 12, 2025. I believe it is a very worthy read. Enjoy! In the spring of 1864, […]
Read More →Seeing the Forest and the Trees: Faith, Focus, and the Big Picture
What is the difference between a tree and a forest? Tree is a single item. Forest is a group of items (trees). Both have a significant purpose. One is narrowly focused, paying attention to the many details of the item. The other is perceiving the interconnectivity of a multitude of items. Today, in life, there […]
Read More →Making the Right Decision When You Are Out of Time
What do you do when you are Out of Time? Today is one of those days for me. The deadline to complete my weekly blog is full upon me. I have a decision to make. Options under consideration include: I can have peace with any of these options. The decision before me needs to be […]
Read More →Rethinking Education: From Indoctrination to Lifelong Learning
What is Education? Definitions focus around: The basics of Education start with learning to read, write ,and do math. These are basic skills needed for life as we shop and interact with others. Mastering skills for work and play require Education, which is mostly informal, though formal trade and specialty schools (like nursing) help individuals […]
Read More →Shaping Beliefs: The Hidden Battles for Truth, Power, and Morality
In the past five years I have become increasingly aware of how the beliefs of people are shaped. There are plenty of wars being fought physically around the world today. Many more wars have been fought over the past 200 years. Less recognized are the information wars fought for the control of people’s minds. For […]
Read More →The Intersection of Friendship and Business: Trust, Transparency, and True Connection
What is the basis for Friendship? Is it based on what you get out of a relationship? Or what you put into the relationship? Does it depend on what it cost you financially? Emotionally? How much of Friendship is reflected in the depth of getting to know another person at a heart level? To share […]
Read More →Shaping Belief: How Society is Influenced and the Call to Righteous Living
How is our worldview shaped? What influences us to believe what we believe? For decades I have been aware of subliminal messaging in advertisements, and how the masses are slowly nudged to change what they willingly accept, and then believe, about what is right & wrong and the values guiding our daily life decisions. I […]
Read More →Self-Deception or Truth-Seeking? Questioning Beliefs in a World of Influence
I recently replied to a blog post about “Self-Deception”. It reminded me how I occasionally reflect on “Am I deceiving myself?” for some on my boldness to “be different.” A follow up question I reflect on: “Is my perspective on what is TRUTH similar to CHRIST’s teaching about TRUTH?” (often being in the minority, perhaps […]
Read More →Working with God to Make the Impossible Possible
Do you want to make a difference in this world? When is the last time you were told, “That’s Impossible!”? Most children from an early age dream of making a big impact in this world. They imagine things most people consider impossible. I am one of the blessed in this world. From my earliest memories, […]
Read More →The Foundation of Meaningful Relationships
Who wants to be known for something by somebody? Is this desire to be known by somebody the basis of relationships? To be recognized as a person, as a child of God? Many people are aware of “degrees of connections.” It could be in a group of individuals related by trade, beliefs, interests, etc. Thus, […]
Read More →Called a Lunatic: Insult or Compliment?
Lunatic is a seldom used word. Let’s start by considering meanings typically attached to “Lunatic.” A crazy person. Someone who marches to the beat of a different drummer. Someone who is not connected to reality. A very foolish person. An individual with an unsound mind. A madman or person who is mentally deranged or insane. […]
Read More →Embracing Life’s Interruptions: Finding Peace and Purpose Through Divine Perspective
Life is full of Interruptions. The car breaks down, the roof springs a leak, the computer fails to connect to the internet. A big sales deal just closed and needs to start today, an irate customer is threatening to take their business elsewhere, a key employee turned in their two-week notice. Someone close to you […]
Read More →Living While Waiting: Embracing the Present and Trusting God in the Pause
So much of life is spent Waiting. Waiting until graduation from high school, college, or trade school. Waiting to get your driver’s license, your first real job, married, or have kids. Waiting to have saved enough money to buy your dream car, home, start a business, take time off from work to go on a […]
Read More →Forgiveness: Accepting Grace and Living in Obedience
Forgiveness is a very interesting subject. So often our focus in life is on: More nobly we are desirous of joy, peace, and satisfaction in a life well lived. Why is forgiveness such an ignored topic? Does forgiveness play a critical role to achieve other noble goals we seek? It certainly is important to know […]
Read More →Living for God’s Glory: Lessons from a Life Well-Lived and the Legacy We Don’t Anticipate
I just returned home from a celebration of life for Tom Gerdis, a thirty-three year relationship to me, a man who was eighty-four years old at his passing. Our families were fairly connected for about ten years as children grew up and got married. We were in Bible studies together. The last twenty years our […]
Read More →From Ownership to Stewardship: Embracing God’s Purpose and Finding Peace in the Shift
The western world we live in emphasizes ownership over stewardship. This creates a tendency for us to measure success and worth of an individual by the assets accumulated, treasures collected, and memories of a person’s experiences. Being an owner infers one has controlling interest in the item owned. Things owned tend to be inanimate objects, […]
Read More →Ask the Right Questions: How to Navigate Broken Trust and Build Stronger Relationships
I woke up this morning with a vivid dream. A well-known doctor and prominent church member was at a social event with over thirty individuals, most who had some relationship with him. At a pause in the gathering the doctor spoke up and requested input from the group on how to terminate a business relationship. […]
Read More →Why I’m Going Barefoot: Three Reasons for Embracing Freedom, Truth, and Confidence
For those of you who have not been around me much recently, in the past four months I have been going around barefoot more and more. During this time I have become more and more comfortable doing so, and have learned to articulate three good reasons for going barefoot. With the weather getting colder and […]
Read More →Joy: It Takes Practice
As I write this blog, we are in the Christmas season. “Joy to the world” is a favorite song for many this time of the year. I wonder how many people know the secret to joy. It is different from happiness, celebration, and excitement. It has components of peace, contentment, and purpose. James 1:2, “Consider […]
Read More →The Transforming Power of Truths in Scripture
Children tend to believe what they are told is truth. Good parents are diligent to teach them lying, stealing, etc. are sinful activities. Where forgiveness, faithfulness, sacrifice, etc. fit into life, will mostly depend on how those around them practiced these characteristics from the time they were conceived. Even while a child is developing in […]
Read More →Divine Appointments: Recognizing God’s Perfect Timing in Your Life
When was the last day in your life things did not go as you expected? Why do people get so concerned when their plans for the day are disrupted? What is the secret to living a contented life? Why is it important to ask questions? What should I write about today? Last Monday, November 18, […]
Read More →Rightly Prioritizing our Lives Increases Joy
Two weeks ago I was throwing hedge apple balls into the woods. Hedge apple is the common name for Osage-orange trees. These trees have an abundance of thorns on the stems. Small pieces of the stems breakoff and fall to the ground with the balls. Of course I was doing this barefoot. We had a […]
Read More →Combatting Evil as Believers in a Lost World
From the very beginning of creation when God created the Garden of Eden, it was good. Everything He created was good, and man and woman were very good. He gave man one command, to refrain from eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. If mankind obeyed, he would receive blessings. If mankind […]
Read More →Questioning What is True: Is it Merely Tradition or Truth
Recently I began going barefoot a lot. It has been interesting how individuals respond. Most people have expressed concern of the risks I am taking and the unreasonable dangers I expose myself to by going around barefoot in public. Danger of stepping on sharp objects, like needles discarded by drug users. Exposing myself to an […]
Read More →Embracing the Power of Time: Unlocking God’s Purpose in Every Moment
The day this blog is being written is a day I am struggling with time management. I have too many important projects started with important pending deadlines, including completing this blog. I hit a roadblock on an important task of setting up a new laptop (to be more time efficient) and have no idea how […]
Read More →Unbelievable Truths and Lies We Believe
When you were growing up, learning to drive, did you ever hear it was against the law to drive without wearing shoes? I did. Then recently I learned it was not true, it was simply something repeated so often by so many people, I believed it to be true. There are so many things continuously […]
Read More →Forbidden Topics: Navigating the Conversations Christians Shouldn’t Avoid
Certain times of the year some people do not want to talk about certain topics. Like politics in October. Oh, oh. It is October. Will you stop reading because I mentioned a forbidden topic? Some topics are only open for discussion in designated settings, like religion in a church building, at a Bible study, or […]
Read More →Blessed Beyond Measure: Recognizing God’s Gifts in Everyday Life
Children are eager to learn. Some more than others. Their eagerness to learn is often stifled by how they are raised and life experiences. I was extremely blessed to be raised in a home of unconditional love and encouragement to learn and experience life with confidence to accomplish anything I set my mind to. Yet, […]
Read More →Hearing from GOD
On January 23, 2024 I was convicted to journal for 30 days to gain clarity on 4 significant tasks God had placed on my heart to pay attention to. One of the tasks was to pay attention to divine appointments God would provide me to take action on. Every day for those 30 days, I […]
Read More →Finishing Well
This article is an excerpt from TCA’s Monthly Study “Finishing Well” “ A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was. ” – Joseph Hall (Clergyman, 1574-1656) Finishing Well means overcoming the inevitable challenges, frustrations and temptations in life to do what is right […]
Read More →Empowering Others
– An excerpt from TCA Lesson, “Delegate and Empower” According to legend, Alexander the Great wept when he was told there were no more lands to conquer. This is a risk of seeing ourselves as what we do, instead of who we are. If our career becomes the basis of our self-image, then Delegating becomes […]
Read More →My Business, My Ego
Small businesses frequently reflect the personality of their founder. Many sole proprietorships are built from the ground up by dedicated entrepreneurs, who control every aspect of the fledgling company. Yet, as a business grows, it becomes too large for the same ‘hands on’ approach to be effective. More customers, a larger staff, massive budgets, increased paperwork, changing technology and […]
Read More →The Age of Mass Development
(An excerpt from TCA Delegate and Empower Lesson) The humble ant is one of God’s most amazing creatures. These tiny insects can lift more than ten times their body weight, and transport it through long, tunnels of their own design. This is the equivalent of an average person picking up a subcompact car and carrying […]
Read More →Excellence: A Marketable Asset
(An excerpt from TCA Lesson, “Excellence”) Swiss watches, Godiva Chocolates, Hallmark Cards and Rolls Royce automobiles. These products are known for Excellence. They are not based on marketing or public relations, but on a reputation for quality. These reputations did not spring from a single product, but from a tradition of continual improvement and leadership […]
Read More →Staying in Touch
Staying in Touch: An excerpt from the TCA lesson “Face 2 Face” Staying in Touch Seventeenth Century English novelist, Samuel Richardson once said. “Where words are restrained, the eyes often talk a great deal.” Imagine how much more difficult it is for us to comprehend the world, when we remain too distant from the objects of our […]
Read More →10 Disciplines of a Godly Man
This article is adapted from the tract “10 Disciplines of a Godly Man” by R. Kent Hughes, and was first published by www.crossway.org 2016 Train in God’s Gym Men, we will never get anywhere in life without discipline, and doubly so in spiritual matters. None of us is inherently righteous, so Paul’s instructions regarding spiritual […]
Read More →Agreeing to Disagree
“ Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures […]
Read More →Corporate Chaplaincy as a Christian Advantage
Corporate Chaplaincy as a Christian Advantage for Businesses As a business owner, you’re faced with a variety of daily needs involving the safety and welfare of your employees. A person’s mental state affects productivity, commitment and temperament at work. Employees facing crises at home often bring those difficulties to the office, which can cause job […]
Read More →Understanding the Difference Between Fact and Theory
Unfortunately, education has become more focused on regurgitating information than on teaching people to think. Today I challenge you to think. Fact: A real occurrence, an event. Undeniable information. Theory: An idea or set of...
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Fix Your Eyes on What Lasts
From earth we came and to the earth we shall return. Or do you prefer: From dirt we came and to dirt we shall return. Today, I watched a movie on Angel Studios, “Green and...
Read More →
News You Can Trust? My Quest for Honest Journalism
Many people I meet with continue to pay attention to popular news channels around from the days of their youth (radio, TV, newspapers). Over the past century local news sources consolidated to regional, then to...
Read More →Reflections on the Book of Job
This year I am reading through the Bible. I am often reading a whole book in the Bible in a few days, or in the case of the book of Job, in a single day....
Read More →Trading Instant Gratification for Eternal Significance
We live in a world focused on today, the here and now. Our modern culture is obsessed with instant gratification. From one-click shopping to binge-watching entire TV series, we rarely pause to appreciate the moment...
Read More →Why Issues Divide Us: A Matter of Worldview
What areas of life need a firm Foundation? Foremost in most people’s minds would be construction projects: homes, apartments, roadways, bridges, commercial establishments, malls, sports arenas… On and on the list goes. Next perhaps are...
Read More →What Does It Really Mean to Be United in Christ?
I woke up this morning with a dream where I was responsible for a gathering of Christians. The event became disorganized because the group unexpectedly had grown from 8-10 people who met regularly to nearing...
Read More →Fellowship is Faith Lived Out
God made us to be in relationship with HIM and with one another. We see this in innocent children as they eagerly meet and interact with new people of all ages. Without proper nurturing, children...
Read More →Fear Not: Living with Courage Through Faith
“Fear not.” “Do not be afraid.” These are themes repeated in the Bible frequently. What are reasons we become Fearful? Thus, any situation where we lack experience, are facing the unknown, unfamiliar, or when someone...
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