Extreme Makeover

We have seen television shows and news reports chronicling extreme makeovers of houses, personal appearances, and business operations. All of these makeovers aim to completely remake the subject, but they start the makeovers with the foundation that already exists. God wants to do an extreme makeover of our character by removing our old self-centered andContinue reading “Extreme Makeover”

Give Me Liberty

From an early age, we learn that the wrong actions result in less freedom. Parents may have sent us to our rooms for “timeouts” when we did something wrong. Later, we may have been “grounded” for errors in judgment. As adults, we know that if we are caught doing something illegal, we can be sentContinue reading “Give Me Liberty”

Honor the On

Have you ever owned a unique product or art piece? Or have you ever participated in a one of a kind event. These unique experiences or possessions hold a special place in our hearts and we give them honor whenever we think about them. How much more, then, should we honor the only Sovereign King.Continue reading “Honor the On”

Plans Gone Awry

So many times, things do not turn out like I had planned. The timing was wrong, I forgot something important, or some other obstacle pops up that I cannot overcome. I may have had the best intentions, but lacked the ability to overcome the obstacles and follow through. Isaiah 14:24 says, “The LORD of hostsContinue reading “Plans Gone Awry”

Let The Celebration Begin

Some people are known as the life of the party. The fun begins when they show up. I am not known as the life of the party. Psalm 24:7-8 says, “Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this KingContinue reading “Let The Celebration Begin”