The past few decades, our society has seen a lot of progress in a lot of areas. We’ve made huge technological and medical advances, and we’ve seen many social issues aggressively pursued. But there’s one area in which we’ve gone backward—one toward which I really believe we need to turn our focus. Marriage and family. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that...
My late father-in-law, John Osteen, is still my favorite minister to have ever preached. One of the best phrases he used was one about success. It went something like, "When climbing the ladder of succcess, be careful you don't get to the top, only to find you're leaning against the wrong wall." In other words, live intentional. Invest in the...
I’ve read the parable of the “talents” from Matthew 25:14-30 many, many times – like I’m sure you have.“For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave 5 talents, to another 2, and to another 1, to each according...
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 You know that feeling when you have been cold and then step outside? That first moment the sun hits your skin feels so good. It is comforting and soothing. I love the light of God. My life would...
“I don’t know about you, but I’m running hard for the finish line. I’m giving it everything I’ve got. No sloppy living for me! I’m staying alert and in top condition. I’m not going to get caught napping, telling everyone else all about it and then missing out myself.” 1 Corinthians 9:25-27 (MSG) I love that the Apostle Paul referred to an...
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him. Lamentations 3:24-25 Recently, we flew to see the ten foreign missionaries we support in the same country. Most of the missionaries live in dangerous parts of the country, so I was curious about which missionary’s ministry...