Make disciples like the mangrove. While finishing our morning Bible study, one of my sons made an excellent analogy. “You know, dad, it sounds like the mangrove trees around here. They have these seeds that are almost mature before they […]
The GPS and chart you need for your life. As we finished our lunch, I asked my bud about his boat. “So, did you ever sell that boat?” I asked. “I did and got a great deal on another used […]
How to fortify your life to avoid a catastrophic failure. Around 2950-2750 B.C, the ancient Egyptians built the first known dam. The reason for constructing this dam was to divert the water flow to help irrigate the crops. Today, dams play […]
How to make powerful connections without saying a word. When COVID-19 hit, and quarantine became the norm, many scrambled to figure out how to stay connected and keep going. This new reality upended many lives and simultaneously brought many people […]
How to stand tall against the forces coming against you. The majestic redwood trees along the California coast and southern Oregon are impressive. Their monumental size and number are glorious when viewed from the ground up. For example, the world’s […]
How to overcome the storms by bending yet not breaking As I write this, Hurricane Ian is making landfall on the southwest Florida coast. Live images show debris flying across the streets, flooding, and damage to structures. This powerful storm […]
How much would you invest if you had a sure bet? Many years ago, I had a big risk taker and gambler boss. He loved betting on sports, the stock market, in casinos, and more. He was always trying to […]
How we can reflect the Son’s light for the benefit of others. As a family of three teenage boys, my wife and I have our hands full. Whether it’s after get together’s, sports, church commitments, or more, there’s never enough […]
How to avoid the trap of temptation and survive. As these two survivalists debated, one of them decided that the best way to catch mice from this mouse-infested shack was to create a trap. After all, this show’s premise is […]
Get on board with God. He’s got a better view than you. As I glanced at the old majestic Royal Poinciana tree, I realized it needed some serious pruning. The branches extended way beyond the street and sidewalks. As a […]
The Power of a River A few years ago, while vacationing in the Smokey Mountains area, the family and I decided to venture out and visit a local river park to do some river tubing. If you’re unfamiliar with river […]
Reject the Fake If you’re not familiar with Patek Philippe, they are one of the world’s oldest Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturers. Partners Antoni Patek and Adrien Philippe established the company in 1839, over time, built a reputation for […]
