So much clamors for our attention. The opportunities to do things seems endless; sports, shopping, entertainment, and hobbies alone can consume us. We live in a society that enables us to stay endlessly busy. But, does busy equal effective? Years ago Stephen Covey wrote about putting “First Things First”. He showed us how to develop a…

I once had a supervisor who, upon being called would arrive and ask, “what can I do for you?”. I have never forgotten his genuine attitude of service. Mark 10:45 – For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. It is a good…

We run from pain. Our bodies react to eliminate physical pain. We work quickly to eradicate emotional pain. To allow pain isnt logical. To embrace it? The book of James says to “consider it pure joy” when faced with trials. Why? Because they test our faith. And this testing produces perseverance.  Another word for perseverance…