What’s Most Important Right Now

Do you ever have difficulty figuring out what’s most important?  I know that I often do – on several levels. Because of the way I try to understand the world, I’m always searching for the core or the most fundamental.  I always want to understand as...

One Simple Question Defines Success

Have you ever wanted to be successful?  Have you ever dreamed about it?  I know I have.  In fact, I think our culture is drunk on success – or more accurately, drunk on the accoutrements of success – the power, prestige, toys, glory, and responsibility....

Can God Take Your Life?

I was thinking about this the other day.  I hear people talk about those who have died as though their lives were taken from them.  I think sometimes people are even mad at God for “taking” a life. But I wonder, can God take my life?  Does God take our...

A Word from God is Precious

Image via WikipediaI’ll say it again – a word from God is precious. It’s a lamp for our feet, a light for our paths, truth, life, awesome, guidance, preservation, strength, correction, encouragement, and hope – and this is just from Psalm 119....

Enjoy the Little Things

Image via Wikipedia This evening I had to make a quick run to the grocery store to pick up some flour for Katherine – my amazing wife. On the way home I was struck by God’s amazing gifts in the mundane miracles. As I drove, I began to see the transition...