Chapter 21 / Rebuilding the Walls of Brokenness
Many of us were familiar with the film critic duo Siskel and Ebert. Gene Siskel died in 1999. Then, in 2006, Robert Ebert lost his lower jaw and his voice […]
Chapter 20 / When Life Feels Like It’s On a Roll
Sometimes you may feel like life is a big gamble. Like the outcome of your life is resting on how the dice roll for you. If they roll right, you […]
Chapter 19 / There are Some Things Worth Finishing
A few years ago we went on a cruise and got excited about art. We bought a few prints and could not wait to get home, frame them, and hang […]
Chapter 18 / There Will Be a Day When You Feel Like You “Fit”
Sometime after Adam and Eve committed their world-changing act of disobedience in Garden of Eden, I can imagine Adam walking with his young sons Cain and Abel. They happen to […]
Chapter 17 / Be Available for God’s Assignment for You
Sally Edwards is a highly esteemed third grade teacher at Jacksboro Elementary in Texas.[1] She was preparing her students for the TAKS test and compiled an exam to prepare them […]
Chapter 16 / Adopt a Revolutionary Motto for Your Life
In the early formation of our nation George Washington had the opportunity to become king of the burgeoning nation. But given the young nation’s experience with England and because he […]
Chapter 15 / Can You Hear Him Now?
Verizon Wireless created one of the most memorable marketing campaigns ever in 2005. In their commercials a so-called ”test man,” accompanied by a crowd of network engineers, travels the country […]
Chapter 14 / Pay Attention to the Ripple Effect
The decisions you make and the actions you take affect those around you. Rehoboam learned that lesson the hard way. Rehoboam followed his father Solomon to the throne of Israel. […]
Chapter 13 / Don’t Forget to Wish For the Best
Over a recent Thanksgiving holiday I did my version of Black Friday shopping. I slept in, had breakfast, took a shower, and then met up with my wife and son […]
Chapter 12 / What to Do With Your “Third Week of March”
When Pope John Paul died, a man named Rogers Cadenhead quickly registered the web address www.BenedictXVI.com, thinking this might be the name chosen by the new pope. When Cardinal Ratzinger […]