Your Next Step of Faith
Anytime you take a step of faith you are walking into the unknown. You are stepping into a vacuum; void of answers, facts, and certainties. A step of faith, big or small, is a scary endeavor. It is life-changing...
Read moreThe Power of Consequences | Parenting Tip
Several months ago I saw a bad pattern in my parenting; I was repeating myself several times a week (days on some items) to my children on various issues: “Hang your coat up.” “Pick up your clothes.” “Put your...
Read moreCHANGE OF PLANS
In 2005 I was leading a group of 18 teenagers from Northern Michigan to go on a mission trip overseas. When we got to O’Hare airport we learned that our plane had some mechanical issues. We would be stuck...
Read moreA Failure To Plan…
I believe that it was Ben Franklin who said; “If you fail to plan, then you are planning to fail!” What a great thought; I have been using this quote in various areas of my life (family, vocation, recreation,...
Read moreLeaders Are Readers
Each year I try to read at least 3 or four new books (I set a goal to read 12 books in a year – but usually come up several short). This year is no different; I have set...
Read moreBack To The Grind?
Labor Day has come and gone and that means that Summer is over and it’s time to go back to school. How do you feel about that? Do you like Fall? Do you like routine? Do you like the...
Read moreImproving Your Relationships (Pt4)
HOW TO BUILD HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS BASICS #1 – Get Interested in Other People Proverbs 18:1 (NLT) Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense. Philippians 2:4 (NIV) Each of you should look not only to...
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CHOOSE CLOSE FRIENDS WHO WILL… Challenge Me Mentally Proverbs 13:20 (NIV) He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens...
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AVOID THESE PEOPLE AS CLOSE FRIENDS Lazy People. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 (TEV) Our friends, we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to keep away from all believers who are living a lazy life and who...
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Understanding the 2 Types of Friends Casual Friends Casual friends are the result of circumstances in our life. For instance, we are casual friends with the folks in our neighborhood, where we work, and where we go to church...
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