We all tend to think more highly of ourselves than we ought to think. A weekend warrior athlete tends to think of him or herself on a plain similar to a professional. That is until they actually are around a professional then they get a correct assessment. If that tendency is true for athletes of […]

It’s easy to watch things happen or to wish something would happen or not happen but to sit and watch or wish and do nothing is sin. What? The Bible is clear about the sin of doing nothing. James 4:17 (ESV) — 17 So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do […]

There are thousands of reasons to feel disappointment every day. Some things we just brush off as trivial and other things really get under our skin, blast our emotions, and overtake our very being. How we deal with disappointment is a choice and we would all have to admit that sometimes we have not made […]

We are constantly asked by others or demanded via commercials to consider one thing or another.  In other words, there is a vying for your attention and more than just attention, your consideration.  First let’s define it.  To consider is to think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.  So there is much that […]

There is something in all of us that makes us resist taking instruction. It’s called pride and the Bible warns us about falling into the trap. Proverbs 15:32 (ESV) — 32 Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence. Proverbs 13:18 (ESV) — 18 Poverty and disgrace come to him […]

Have you noticed how a passive aggressive attitude seems to be most prevalent today? People seem ready to walk out on marriages, contracts, and vows at the drop of a hat. And what is behind their actions of leaving? Often is a desire to hurt the people or organization for not doing things in accordance […]

In a day when all companies seem to be downsizing, the typical customer service department has gone digital. Typically, now when you have a complaint, you can’t just call the customer service department, instead you are directed to see the menu online and follow the link. Instead of someone hearing your complaint, you have to […]

Have you ever been envious of people who portray success but do not portray a fear for God or respect for His word? It’s easy to fall into the trap of the world where every decision is about moving forward in advancing our personal prosperity. This is what Asaph describes in Psalm 73. Look closely […]

As we view the conditions in our world today, it’s easy to get on the side of criticism or just be discouraged to the point of cynicism, but many are crying out, “what can we do?” Ezekiel 22:30 (ESV) — 30 And I sought for a man among them who should build up the wall […]

There could be a variety of reasons behind a person missing the mark, seeming to sabotage what they are doing or the direction they are going. Sometimes a person is trying to live up to expectations to which they have not really been called. Others advanced way beyond their level of faith and the future […]