Fighting the idol of selfishness
My idol doesn't look like an animal or a piece of wood. It looks like me.
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“Play with me, Dad!”
Dads have a lot of responsibilities, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't take time to have fun with their kids.
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Resting through nature
So many things fill our time and keep us busy. Resting in God's creation may be just the prescription we need.
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Struggling in ministry
Being a part of the ministry of your church is good. But is there such a thing as too much ministry?
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A man of prayer
Before we can be used by God, we need to know how to be with Him in prayer.
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Under construction
The bathroom needed a remodel. A window built next to a tub became a window in a shower a long time and that window, wet and rotting, needed to go. So we pulled the window, ripped the wall apart, filled in the hole and put in a new tub and shower. But there’s something you have to keep in mind when remodeling your home. There’s…
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The science of being charming
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”