Life can be scary sometimes.
I mean world problems spinning out of control.
Our economy suddenly crashing.
Then throw in calamities that blind side us. Our heath collapses. Marriage stresses. Our business or career blows up. [Read more…]
Changed from the Inside Out
June 26, 2014 by
My mind is spinning right now. Just in my circle of acquaintances, I have one friend going through a divorce because his wife is addicted to prescription drugs and alcohol.
Another friend divorced because her husband has uncontrollable anger issues.
Another struggles with his wife’s mood swings which are surprising and volatile.
And these are normal middle class adults with good jobs living in the suburbs.
Some even go to church.
Yet, their lives at times have been hell. [Read more…]
When You Pray and the Sky Seems Frozen
June 24, 2014 by
Let’s face it. We all get slammed at times with the unexpected and the difficult.
We’re cruising along peacefully and suddenly wham we’re blindsided.
It may be a challenge in our marriage.
We get laid off from our job or our business contracts.
We get a dreaded phone call from our doctor.
And suddenly our world turns upside down.
So we pray but the sky seems like the underside of a frozen lake. [Read more…]
What to do When You Have One of Those Days
June 19, 2014 by
Yesterday was one of those days. You know the kind.
Stressed helping one of our children wrestle through a major issue.
Near constant pressure trying to provide care for my wife’s elderly parents.
Then a computer went down at my office.
And to top it off when I tried to post on my blog the software glitched. Yikes! [Read more…]
How to Pray So It Works Most of the Time
June 17, 2014 by
I can tell you all about prayer that doesn’t work. I know, just what you’re looking for.
Before I committed my life to God I prayed sometimes.
I’d screw up (not that unusual). Get in a jam. Try to finagle my way out. Screw it up worse.
And finally think, “Well, why not try praying? What have I got to lose?” [Read more…]
Your Problems Don’t Surprise God
June 12, 2014 by
Most of time we have our lives all wrapped up in neat little boxes. God’s tucked away in his proper box. We’re following tidy three step plans for success. Living under the radar.
Then wham we get smacked by the unexpected.
And we think, “What happened? Where is God? How could he let this happen?”
And it leaves us wondering, “Can and will God help me? Is this one is beyond his power or concern?” [Read more…]
How to Make a Church Irrelevant
June 10, 2014 by
I believe most of us want spiritual connection. We wonder at times about the spiritual and would like to connect with God if he’s real.
So perhaps we attend a church. But what do we often find?
If the church is large we remain anonymous. No one knows we attended or cares.
If the church is smaller we feel like we accidentally walked in on a wedding and we don’t know anyone. People treat us courteously but they all know we don’t belong. [Read more…]
The Power of Living Authentically
June 5, 2014 by
I never really liked my previous blog that I wrote a few years ago. Somehow it just never really connected.
I wanted to share about God’s love which has so impacted my life but was afraid if I was too bold it would be rejected. So I watered it down skirting the fringes.
Yet, I found though those who had no interest in spirituality were turned off by the little that was there.
And those who really had interest were left dissatisfied because it was too thin.
So I felt frustrated and honestly stressed. It felt more like a chore than a joy. [Read more…]
Engaging in the Amazing Life
June 3, 2014 by
A few days after committing my life to God I felt not only peaceful but angry. I know pretty strange.
God filled me with his peace but I was also ticked because going to church as a child most of what I heard seemed irrelevant. Of course maybe I just wasn’t listening. But I wasted years chasing dead ends trying to find happiness. [Read more…]
Unlocking the Power to Live Your Passion
May 29, 2014 by
I’ve wanted to write since my life was changed by God years ago. I want people to see the positive side of what I consider true spirituality. I’ve had a few things published in the past which encouraged me.
Yet honestly, writing this blog challenges me every day. Deciding what to write, developing the focus, editing to make it readable. Some days I really struggle with the flow.
Then other times I wonder, “Is anyone even reading this? Am I making any difference? Should I devote this time to something more productive?”
But every time I think about quitting it feels like something would die inside of me. [Read more…]
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