"Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat or drought comes... and never fails to bear fruit." - Jeremiah 17
Ten times the same themes were spoken. Ten times these people highlighted the good they had experienced. Ten times, they reflected on the care and personal attention they received. Ten times words of deep gratitude and appreciation were offered for how they were treated. “10” It was quite a remarkab...
If you don’t build it ahead of time, you won’t have it when you need it. An attitude of gratitude is like that. Similar to many things in life……choice, preparation and gratitude practice is an essential healthy habit to build, well before we need it. Imagine deciding to run a marathon next week when...
Last week, I wrote about a terrible situation in which a good friend of mine had tragically lost a loved one. In the midst of his intense pain I watched my friend navigate the pounding waves of grief and, at the same time, operate with a deep sense of God’s hand and presence in his life. How was thi...
Sudden tragedy….so fast. Last night, standing by the bedside of a young man, with my hand on his head, praying. Praying for God’s healing mercy and grace on this young man, now hovering between life and death. His family was coming and going. Reeling with this brutal and unwelcomed circumstance, cli...
