Golfing in Grace

Other men often ask me if I play golf. I’m never quite sure about how to answer that question. Can one really be said to play golf if he consistently shoots one hundred, and doesn’t even count his bad shots? Is it still considered playing golf if you need...

The Sea of Forgetfulness

Imagine standing on the top deck of a cruise ship out in the middle of the ocean. It is night, but the moon is bright so that you can see the water. As you look around the horizon, you can see nothing but water in every direction. You reach into your pocket and pull...

Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself

Do you tend to be hard on yourself? Do you sometimes find yourself thinking that you wish you were more like somebody else? Are you critical of your own thoughts and interests? Relax and know this for certain: Your Father guides you through your thoughts, your...

When Time Demands Are Great

Trust in the Lord and your way will be made clear. Frustration comes when things aren’t progressing according to our plans. But our timetable isn’t the one which guides the flow of our lives. Relax! We can be fretful through our day or we can have fun...

Overcoming Fatigue in Our Circumstances

Have circumstances caused you to feel beaten down? Are you tired? Spent? Weary? If so, you aren’t alone. I’ve been there at times myself. When that happens, I often find out that the heart of my problem comes from wanting to be the one in control of my...

Being Broken From the Need to Control

Are you sometimes confused by your circumstances? Have you ever been emotionally depleted by things that have happened with your finances, parents, children, even your ministry? Have you ever felt like life is beating you down? Have you doubted God? You didn’t...