“You can’t take it with you.” We all know it, but many of us live like it isn’t true. Our modern culture appears to function on the energy of discontentment. Bigger! Better! Faster! Newer! But, wait! There’s more! When did our wants become needs? When did having stuff become so necessary …
Gratitude
Kicking Cats, Part 2: We’ve All Kicked a Few (Rev. Larry Davies)
Last column: Jim was angry at his wife so he yelled at Larry who then threatened Robin, who insulted her receptionist who then went home and punished her son who in a fit of rage — kicked his poor innocent cat. Do you get the picture? Wouldn’t Jim be better off going straight to the receptionist’s …
Kicking Cats, Part One (Rev. Larry Davies)
Note: Thankfully, no cats were actually harmed during the writing of this column. (Original Story by Zig Ziglar) The steering wheel was never gripped tighter as Jim drove to work Monday morning. Jim, the owner of a local automobile dealership was angry — real angry. Early that morning his wife …
Seven Dollars and Forty-Three Cents (Rev. Larry Davies)
The following true story more than any other reminds me to be alert for opportunities God continually gives to help others in need. I blew it. I missed a valuable opportunity and learned a critical lesson. Over the next few weeks, I hope to share some of those lessons learned and offer ways that …
Unwrapping the Wonder of Christmas (Jory Fisher & Kim Crabill)
It’s Christmas Eve. You have shopped till you dropped, made enough food to feed a small city, wrapped what seems like a trainload of gifts, and earned overtime pay for postal workers because of all the Christmas cards you sent. Now you are frazzled and weary and feeling strangely dry. You are …
Leaders, Give Thanks!
Give Thanks. Give Thanks in All Circumstances. Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart. Leaders, Give Thanks in All Circumstances with a Grateful Heart! "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." ~1 Thessalonians …
Grateful Hearts (Mike Van Vranken)
Our world tabulates success in many ways. As Christians, we know true success comes when we keep Jesus present and active in our work life as well as other areas of our lives. At the same time, we are taught to be grateful for what we have. Paul teaches us this way: “in everything, by prayer and …
