Sometimes, pastors get asked questions like, “Is it ok to preach on something that you haven’t quite gotten over yourself?” I used to think the same as the inquisitor. But now in a position where people may sometimes seek my counsel, I think this. The qualifications of an overseer are quite specific (1 Timothy 3). …
From middle school all the way up to my collegiate track career, I remember the feelings of anticipation and apprehension that preceded the coming Track and Field season. I also remember that the feeling did not dissipate at the arrival of the Track season, but rather was amplified prior to every meet. But nothing compares …
Have any of you ever felt a sense of apprehension or nervousness when approaching people? I can testify that I have (and do) quite often. Many people are familiar with shyness. One of the biggest first decisions of my life was originally hindered by being shy. In early high school, I was young and in …
Every year, families work and toil away, saving up for a short period of time where they can rest. A day, weekend, week, or longer is set aside out of people’s work schedules so that they can get away. They get away from the pressures of life, the monotony of it’s cycle, and often most …
There is a reality T.V. show called Alone. In this show people are separated and spend 100 days in the Arctic. They do have satellite phones and health checks; however, for all intents and purposes they are alone. I do find it interesting that 2.5 million people come together to watch someone alone. But what …
Redeeming the Time. I once heard it said that, “Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week”. When putting this anonymous quote into perspective, my anxieties often magnify at the prospect of having to put a duty off till the next day. I am inspired to work today, but only in response to a …
Evel Knievel. The name often brings various connotations to mind of a stuntman jumping high and far through the air over buses, obstacles, and of course his famously failed attempt over the Snake River Canyon. Evel Knievel was truly a man who knew how to live his life thrill to thrill, experience and experience. Interestingly …