The World Needs Light

Several years ago, I read a story about a minister who had grown up in London during WWII. He said that when he was 9 or 10 years old, he would get up every morning and go outside into the rubble that was left by the German bombers. One day he found a shard from a...

Play Your Position Well

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. — 1 Peter 4:10 Great teams are made up of talented players who play their positions well and fulfill the assignments given them....

Passionate Focus

Whatever you do, work at it with all of your heart, as working for the Lord. — Colossians 3:23 As a career teacher, administrator and coach, I always loved the start of a new school year. It was an exciting time. Each new year brought fresh opportunities for...

Seeking Wisely

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” — Matthew 7:24 Following the guidance and counsel of our Savior makes us wise. How can we benefit from this truth? The...

Making A List

Be careful that none of you fails to respond to the grace of God, for if you do there can spring up a bitter spirit which can poison the life of many others. — Hebrews 12:15 Did you hear the story about the man who was bitten by a stray dog? There was concern...

Joy Is Available

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy and peace. — Galatians 5:22 There it is in black and white. Scripture tells us clearly that a mark of a believer, a Christian, is that they have joy. Hmm. Well, sometimes, as God’s people, we do. Sometimes it seems we...