Redeeming the Time

I recently discovered this quote which I want you to think about: “You are what your record says you are.” I believe there is some good truth in that statement. …

What do you need to fix today? Is something at home leaking, creaking or squeaking? In Proverbs 24, God lists one of the evidences of a lazy person as being …

For several years I worked as a Chaplain at a maximum security prison. During that time, I saw a number of fights break out on the prison yard. Yet I …

A lot of things are not what you think they are. For example: An airplane’s black boxes are what color? Orange The Canary Islands were named after what animal? A …

Josh Billings, a humorist from the 1800’s advised, “Be like a postage stamp. Stick with one thing until you get there.” That old timer’s advice is even truer for us …

Bill told his buddy, “There are three signs of old age. The first is memory loss. And well…I forgot the other two.” There are actually quite a number of signs …

What defines a person as being “rich”? Since nearly all of us in Western countries would be considered rich by those from impoverished nations, there is no single, universally accepted …

Most Christians think of the resurrection as a future event when their bodies will be raised from the dead and refashioned so that they will last forever. But something else …

Several years ago, my family and I had front row seats to hear President George W. Bush address the National Religious Broadcasters Convention. It was exciting sitting just a few …

When I was about five years old, I had a debate with my friend Neal as we played in his sandbox. I informed him that my dog, Tiger, was the …

When the dentist told Bob he charged $500 for a tooth extraction Bob said “What if we skipped that numbing spray before you put the needle in?” “I wouldn’t advise …

You say you want success. You say you want God’s best. But instead of blessed, your life is stressed. Here’s why it’s such a mess. As goes the morning, so …

I like being frugal. But frugality has its limits. Let’s say you earn $50,000 a year. You are very frugal and save $20,000. At year’s end you are $20,000 richer. …

Weather forecasters often tell us the winds today will be “light and variable.” That means they don’t have much force behind them and we can’t predict which way they will …

Here’s a riddle: In what job do you get fired as soon as you get hired? The answer- A human cannonball. In my new book “Morning Momentum” I give a …

One of the most powerful verses in Scripture is Psalm 119.165, where the psalmist declares, “Great peace have they which love thy law, and nothing shall offend them.” Most Christians …

Harry Houdini was the world’s most famous magician. He escaped underwater death traps, slipped out of strait jackets, and amazed audiences with his disappearing acts. Many people believed Houdini had …

“Whatever you do, give it 100%. Give it your best! Go all out and be the best you can be at everything you do!” That’s great advice for people who …

I recently read of a successful businessman who was asked if he ever felt fear when taking on new projects. His response was very insightful. He explained that any time …

This morning I observed a father give his 4 year old son a tablet loaded with games to keep him occupied while he met with a Bible study group in …