Do you find yourself at times just being too busy? Wrestling schedules, chores, appointments, phone calls, and the likes? Well, whenever you find yourself so busy that you neglect or abandon your priorities in life - it is probably time to holt whatever you are doing and take time to reorganize. It never ceases to amaze how easy it is to become entrapped by the concerns of this world. To be overrun by thoughts that crush your vision, and sabotages your dreams. Memories of bet

There is an eerie silence which is marked with excitement for many, and fear for others. The suspense produced by uncertainty almost makes one feel as though we are all part of a science fiction movie which we never auditioned for. In days like the ones we are living no one believes or trusts in anything, or anyone. And, just like those who are experts in brain teasers, this may all be playing out like the ultimate script - to create a global virus of disbelief which infects

If you ever walked into a Potter’s room, you would find several interesting instruments that help the artist fulfill his/her final handiwork. Like a surgical room, you will find a kiln for fire, a wheel for revolutions, and a pug mixer that preps the clay before use. All this equipment and others are important in the “process” of making a useful vessel, but nothing is more important than the clay. In Potter’s shop, you and I will also find that there are clay substances which

With so much going on in the world there is a sense of perplexity, concern, and anxiety brewing in the hearts of people. On one side, many are rejoicing for what could be, and on the other side, some are fearing for how this can negatively impact their lives. Either way, the Bible encourages us to not allow ourselves to be troubled, nor should we permit that our hearts and minds be tossed like the waves of the sea. Every generation faces its challenges, and every age group s

An insult can become as bitter as salt. Many of us may struggle and even live in the world of offense because of what someone has done or said to us days or even years ago. The famous saying; “stick and stones may break my bones but words will never break me” may be a good way to conceal an offense but it doesn’t necessarily heal the offense. Like a drop of ink in clear water - negative words have the ability to incubate in the human soul for months if not years, and eventu

Living in the past, and always focusing our attention on missed opportunities can cause us to lose every bit of momentum that has taken us so much effort to produce. Like driving a vehicle you and I should not think that we will arrive at our desired destination safely if our eyes are continually fixated on the rearview mirror. As a matter of fact, doing so repeatedly can even become lethal. I am of the belief that every experience in life has a lesson and a blessing. Failing

Have we lost our way as a society? Has our conscience been seared as with a hot iron that we can no longer practice civility, and treat each other with the much-needed respect due to every child of God? Just like a third-degree burn suffered from a fire - there is something charring our human conscience which has damaged our ability to practice moral etiquette, and which has disabled our spiritual nerve endings which is now in need of repair. Growing up I always remember feel

What do we look like when no one is watching? Or, how would you and I live if we knew we would not be criticized or judged? How about if a microphone were to be wired to our thoughts, what would people hear? If only our pillows can talk - I assure you that many of us have more in common than we would like to believe, think, or share. The ability to see the true nature of someone requires that we remove all of the masks, titles, and pompous images that we permit ourselves to e

As we approach the holidays, and the sounds of festivities are beginning to ring through the streets, and the malls are preparing for big days ahead - it would seem like a dichotomy that all of this is going on while we are still navigating through a historical year marked with challenges. If you are like many it doesn’t take holidays, historical elections, or a pandemic to grant us permission to be melancholy or simply unhappy. It would seem that this soulish condition may b

The sound of coins, the rumbling of transactions, and the ringing of registers may mean it’s going to be a great day for the economy. As a prosperous society, we are blessed to have the freedom to witness the work of our hands flourishing for the wellbeing of self, and others. But, what happens when the blessings of prosperity emerge into materialism? When everything and everyone seems to have a price. Just to be clear; God can not be purchased, nor can he be bribed. He doesn

Each day I wake up, one of the first things I do to start my day is to prepare coffee for my wife and I. For years now, my family has received dozens of coffee cups as gifts for all sorts of festivities. A matter of fact, if you were to go into my kitchen cabinets right now you will find an array of beautifully decorated coffee cups for any occasion. But, it is not the coffee cup that necessarily stirs up our early morning, but rather the taste of that which is contained with

The most encouraging words a mentor can offer a student desiring to enhance their skills in any area of life is “come, and follow me”. You and I can not achieve our greatest potential by building on the walls of our personal paradigms. Nor can we see any solution to a problem through the lens of inexperience. But, sometimes it requires the assistance of a seasoned “player” to teach us in minutes - what it has taken them to learn in years. Just imagine being stuck on an island

One Word from the mouth of God is greater than 10,000 words spoken from the best orators on earth. For the words of earthly men may only stimulate us for a moment. But, the Word of God will bring forth life, transformational power, and a light unto the feet of all men. When the cochlea echos the sounds of truth, and that truth vibrates to our heart - it has the power to heal and even set a person free from anything that may be binding them. Truth is not subjective, nor are Go

What would it be like to suffer from blindness? To be unable to enjoy or even imagine the colors of the mountains in the fall, or see the face of a loved one as they walk down the aisle, or take in the breathtaking scenery of the sunset. Like blinders on a horse’s bridle or a veil draped over someone’s eyes - is also the effects of anyone who may be suffering from spiritual obtuseness. How can it be possible that God promises to actively be working in the daily affairs of our

During the holidays I’ve always enjoyed pulling out the hammer or finding that double-edged nutcracker to smash through the hard shell of the walnut. Or, taking the time each day to crack open two large eggs and frying them “over-easy” to begin my early morning journey? Just like the egg, and the walnut sometimes we have to break through the hard shell of fear and shame to find the true ingredients of our worship. Most of us, unfortunately, express our most sincere acts of ad

Have you ever experienced a part of your anatomy going numb? Or, have you attempted to stand up from your seat while the flow of blood has been cut off from your limbs? Isn’t it the strangest, if not funniest scene to witness someone attempting to posterize themselves while balancing on what seems to be “two left feet?” So, it is when you and I are attempting to keep a straight face while spiraling into an emotional coma. Apathy is a silent assassin, and It’s almost impossibl

Like turning through the pages of an old photo album and looking at the smiles that once burn bright, or the replaying of an old video that reminds us of our youthful vigor - it is also good to give thought to the better days of life. Like one who may suffer from permanent amnesia, it is so easy to drift away into total forgetfulness and erase the wonderful memories that once were recorded in the center of our hearts. The Holy Writ encourages us to recall the goodness that Go

Each generation before us and every generation after us will have the opportunity to encounter events that will define their existence, and influence the pages of human history. Stories of heroism, of bravery, and of unusual feats for which legends are made. We have been granted this special moment in the annuals of human history to leave our mark on future generations. To stand in the face of adversity, and fight the moral battles lurking to tare down what is innocent in th

For centuries the thought of UFOs and aliens roaming earth has been the center of controversy, and the main theme of conspiracy theorists. From “Area 51” to the most recent “Naval files” released - you and I can’t get enough of strange occurrences. But, right in the midst of our nation, there is another bizarre phenomenon occurring where a set of new ideologies are baffling the human mind. It would seem that the desensitization of our core moral principles is under attack, an

As a man of faith, I learned early in my years to pray the “Lord’s Prayer.” In one of the verses, when the disciples were learning how to petition heaven they prayed “Lord, let thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.” This verse, for the faithful, would seem to welcome an invasive power from on high to fill the earth. Is it possible for God to intervene and invade our lives, and what would that look like? Everyone wishes to imagine what awaits in heaven. That peaceful p