Monthly Archives: February 2009

Someone once said, “We are successful the moment we focus on what we have instead of what we lack.” Moses faced a similar situation when God called him to lead the people of Israel out of slavery. Moses’ response was “What if they don’t listen to me?” God’s response was “What do you have?” Then … Continue reading »

I saw an ad at a website offering an email subscription to “Daily Quotes from the Holy Spirit.” Apparently, they send you an email each morning with some words spoken especially for you by the Holy Spirit. I have no idea what kind of quotes they are. The site looks kind of new-agey, so I … Continue reading »

Debbie Fields, founder of Mrs. Fields’ Cookies, said that her best public relations approach was a good cookie. When she was twenty years old and newly married, she wanted to sell the soft, chewy cookies that she’d been baking at home. She opened her first cookie store, and the first day nobody bought any. So, … Continue reading »

This Sunday as we continue our journey with the sixth week of the Truth Project, we are going to talk about “History: The Importance of Remembering the Past.” When we forget the past we lose the anchor that keeps us from drifting. When we forget the sacrifices made for our freedom we start taking that … Continue reading »

One of my favorite show business story is one that happened years ago. It’s about the Glenn Miller band. Their bus broke down in the middle of nowhere and they were late for a gig so the band members were forced to walk a long distance into town through snow, ice and mud carrying their … Continue reading »

For the next few days I’ll be on a personal retreat at Avalon, NJ. I look forward to these times away. Gives me an opportunity to do some extended praying, reading, planning, etc. So, if I’m quiet for a few days you’ll know why. In the meantime, if there’s something I can pray with you … Continue reading »

“It was a dark and stormy night;” was the opening line of every book Snoopy ever started to write in the Peanuts comic strip. There’s something about opening lines. You know, for example, when you hear the phrase “Once upon a time,” that you are about to hear a story. Opening lines set the stage; … Continue reading »

I love these quotes on grace! I especially like the one by Jerry Bridges…what a powerful thought! Grace creates liberated laughter. The grace of God in Jesus Christ is beautiful, and it radiates joy and awakens humor. —Karl Barth Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace. … Continue reading »

Here’s a story from The Telegraph you’ll find interesting. There’s a link at the bottom of the post for the full story. Caroline Petrie, a committed Christian, has been accused by her employers of failing to demonstrate a “personal and professional commitment to equality and diversity”.She faces disciplinary action and could lose her job over … Continue reading »

St. Francis of Assisi said, “You should not let a single person in the world, whatever sin that person may have committed, come before your eyes and depart without having found mercy with you… And were that person to come to you a thousand times, continue to love them so as to lead them back … Continue reading »