Taking It to Work: When I was a kid, one of my favorite heros was a cool-headed swashbuckler named Zorro. He had a mask, a mustache, a sweet sword, and an incredible ability to stay cool under pressure. So much so, that when he would get into the climatic sword Read more…
Taking It to Work: There are people you work with, who struggle terribly. Some struggle by their own repeated mistakes, some from possible enemy attack, but many more than we realize suffer through times of trial because we have a loving Father. How so? Think about your past. What times Read more…
Taking It to Work: There’s a great book on my shelf by John Ortberg called, “When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box.” What a great title and great reminder of the truth of today’s devotional. One of the world’s most popular board games, launched in Read more…
Taking It to Work: There’s a story told about a famous tightrope walker named Tipsy, who was planning to walk across the expanse of the Grand Canyon while pushing a fully loaded wheelbarrow. “I’m nervous,” he said to his biggest fan. “Nonsense Tipsy!” said the fan. “You are the greatest Read more…
Taking It to Work: Something happens when a grandfather takes hold of his young grandson’s hand. Confidence, stability, and direction are instantly transmitted into that warm grasp. I still remember…the fear of tripping, or getting lost, or feeling alone was entirely expelled as that seemingly huge, but gentle hand completely Read more…
Taking It to Work: We, even as Christ-followers, are so easily tricked into thinking that the end game is just enjoying life in security and comfort. It is a common teaching of our culture, and it is very hard not to be driven by those things. Comfort and security are Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: I speak to those who are lost. Even those who call Me Lord continue on a faulted path. For many – a circle, repeating again the tried and false way. You have been redeemed for eternity, but in darkness remain for fear of light. Wake Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: The invitation of the Father is far beyond the response of the world, the great gift of the eternal God, mocked as tale by sightless men. Great is the grief poured forth by Heaven, known from the beginning, but heavy in fulfillment. Most are lost to Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit: Where there is shadow, there is also light. Difficulty may abound, but within and around there is growth and accomplishment – not the accomplishment of the world, but the accomplishment of My will through you and in you. In comfort there is deception. Deep roots Read more…
Listening to the Holy Spirit All who enter are weary of life. Difficulty and challenge bring all men to their worst estate. Do you judge them, or give them excuse? Do you hold a grudge, where your similar response you would justify? Each one I bring you, that you would Read more…