See bills as patients

August 19, 2016 | 21 comments

A friend who is struggling with too much debt and no money to pay bills, reported to me how she opened her mailbox that day, saw another bill she could not pay, and exclaimed, “OH NO, NOT ANOTHER ONE!” In

Compete to improve

August 18, 2016 | 10 comments

When you have to compete, compete to improve! Athletes compete for the gold medal. One wins. Business people compete for a customer, and one wins the purchase. It can feel like a win-lose proposition if the only prize one can

The Great I AM

August 16, 2016 | 37 comments

When Moses was learning more about God’s immediate power and might to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, God revealed Himself to Moses as the great “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14, NLT). Inspired by this higher view

Safe in God’s refuge

August 15, 2016 | 16 comments

O God, listen to my cry! Hear my prayer! From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, for you are my safe refuge,