The Magnitude of A Man
The magnitude of a man can’t be understated. The Scriptures are laden with stories of families and kingdoms impacted by men for better or worse. When a man is all he’s called and created to be under the direction of the Holy Spirit, we can not only see Jesus, but we can feel His presence.
The Pace of Grace
Each season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall) has a brief window that we look forward to. It’s appreciated, and then at some point, we arrive at a place that we are thankful for the next season to come along. For me, it’s summer leading into fall. There is something about those dog days of summer that can seem grueling here in the tropics. But when the first whiff of cool air comes or the humidity drops as you exit your house that first morning of fall, you sense a change of seasons. Oh, how good it is! Whatever your preference, the space and time between the seasons, however brief, is an excellent place to have a healthy pause.
The Power of US : Appreciation
In the previous issue of the Good News we shared a very common story of Zack and Ally, a couple living the Marriage Selfie life; appearances say they are amazingly happy in their marriage and successful in life.
The Power of Questions
Most of us don’t ask enough questions of our loved ones. The reasons are many; for some, it’s awkward, you don’t want to stir up any issues, and it keeps us in the safe harbor of seeing no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil. We’ve embraced the political statement, “ Don’t ask, don’t tell.” Some people are apathetic and don’t care enough to ask questions. Others are selfish and never think to ask others questions, and they only talk about themselves. Some are fearful that they’ll be perceived as rude. Social media has also influenced our lack of questioning. People can improve their emotional intelligence by asking questions.
Ready or Not Here I Come
Remember, as a child, playing hide-and-seek? Running and hiding as fast as you can from whoever was “it.” Then, preparing to be discovered with anticipation? It’s an exciting game, but playing hide and seek as an adult is not nearly as satisfying.
Forgiveness Is Required
Satan never wants you to forgive – when you are angry and bitter and unwilling to forgive, the door opens wide for sin and gives the devil a foothold in our life. One of the most deceptive snares Satan uses to get believers out of the will of God is an offense. Unforgiveness restrains countless Christians, severs relationships, and widens the gulfs between us. Jesus said, “It is impossible that no offenses should come” (Luke 17:1). Although you will encounter offense, you can choose how you will react. Our responsibility before God is not the behaviors of my offender but my responses to those behaviors. Forgiveness is both a command and a decision.
Is Gratitude Essential?
The season of Thanksgiving is rooted in both religious and harvest celebrations. The Pilgrims and Indians of America celebrated in the 1600s, and George Washington declared it a national holiday in 1779. Several countries celebrate the bounty of the harvest season with a day of thanks, but setting aside periods of thanks and acknowledgment is…
Good Fight, Bad Fight, Dirty Fight
Can there be such a thing as a good fight? The easiest way to determine that answer is how you feel after the battle is over? Bad feelings usually indicate that you’ve had a bad or dirty fight, and good feelings point to you had a fair fight. Good feelings, greater closeness, and more clarity…