I’ve always been a “go for broke” kind of person. In other words, I believe anything that’s worth doing is worth doing well. I think when we’re younger, we tend to hang back a bit because of fear. Not just reluctance–fear. Fear of rejection. Fear of peer perceptions. And maybe, as odd as it sounds, even fear of success. In …
Signs of the Times
You probably thought by this post’s title that I was going to talk about something completely different than what I’m actually going to touch on today. (Believe me, I debated that as I sat down to write. And just for the record, I didn’t wimp out. I’m not afraid to talk about my doctrinal beliefs, the biblical truths which I adamantly adhere to, …
Is it Possible?
In a society where we’re continually bombarded with bad news and negativity, it can sometimes be difficult to keep a positive perspective about things. Today, especially, I think we have to be cautious about these influences or our lives can become one big melting pot of worry. Worry turns to fear, and the fear in turn can be paralyzing. I don’t bury my head …
Will It Stand?
Have you ever noticed that in today’s world some folks are so busy parroting what others say you begin to wonder if they even have any core beliefs themselves? As a parent, this concerns me on many levels and for the obvious reasons. As an adult, it saddens me because I realize that we’re our children’s first influencers, and so many …
At Calvary
Sometimes I wonder if I’m too “preachy” in my posts. It truly isn’t my intention. I just feel that, as Christians, it’s our mission to share the message of salvation. Perhaps, there is one reading this blog post today that doesn’t have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Maybe you don’t understand what it’s all about or how to ask …