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Some people resist change no matter what benefit the change may bring. At the other extreme are people who embrace change without considering the consequences. And still others say that people cannot change, probably to protect themselves from people who want them to change. God certainly believes that people can change, or rather, be changed.Continue reading “Changed”

I have always loved being near bodies of water. I grew up in Southern California and went to the beach often. When I look at the ocean, lakes, or rivers, a certain peace comes over my soul. Just the vision of the water and the sounds of the waves or rushing water soothes me inContinue reading “Living Water”

Recently I have seen pictures of some of the most unique buildings in the world. These architects have stretched their imaginations to design oddly shaped and distinctly placed buildings. I can’t say that I agree with all of their designs but they have certainly made their mark. The question is will their distinction endure orContinue reading “What Are You Building?”

Sometimes we speak of people or events as being “out of control”. We use this phrase to describe someone or something that has seemingly lost the ability to properly govern its activities. Psalm 50:1 says, “The Mighty One, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.”Continue reading “Out of Control”

My wife has much more confidence than I when it comes to speaking to others. I am often clumsy in speech and can make the ensuing conversation awkward. My wife, on the other hand, can speak to others with ease and even make requests that I would never have the boldness to make. So whenContinue reading “Knowing What to Say”

I have spent most of my life trying to fit in with those around me. Recently, I have come to the conclusion that this objective is futile. I am hopelessly different than others. But that is more than just Okay. The Bible tells me that I am fearfully and wonderfully created by God by HisContinue reading “Being Different”