Archive for August 2025
Do you wonder if God can use you?
Many of you have seen a list of all the unlikely people God used throughout history. A short sampling might include Moses. He killed an Egyptian and struggled with public speaking, yet God used him to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. How about David? Despite committing adultery with Bathsheba and arranging the murder of her…
Read MoreAt the bedside
I’ve had the privilege of sitting at the bedside of many people, moments before they enter eternity. It’s an honor to be a part of the family circle during such a difficult and confusing time. Here’s my observation: every family and situation is unique because we all process the loss of a loved one differently.…
Read MoreMean people
Proverbs 22:1 “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” Mean people are the WORST! They just are. Sorry for being so direct, but it fits. I don’t know what the percentages are, but I’m sure there are more nice people than mean people…
Read MoreBetter together
One of the values of my mission organization is this: “We’re Better Together.” Pretty simple, and you may have seen similar statements in other organizations. Simple is good, but sometimes profound values get dismissed as “cute,” missing the “why.” Value statements express an organization’s core beliefs and serve as a guide for decision-making. They define…
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