For a period of time I was asked to teach a few courses at our church. Each time a group would cycle through I would see couples step up, accept the teachings and some would apply it. Others just seemed to fade away. One couple in particular was different. They completed the course and lessons, continuously asked for input, but never could seem to understand their position in Christ. After the course they came on multiple occasions asking for guidance….
I have watched a friend struggle with indecisiveness and a lack of direction over the past few years. During that time they’ve wandered through life without focus, reacting rather than taking a proactive approach. Each time they discover something interesting, they research it. After investigation they discover more reasons why NOT to embrace it than why they should. Every movement towards personal achievement is riddled with risks too large to accept. Every commitment is too weighty and demanding to bear….
Prior to and after the USMC, I had held what I would consider normal jobs, making a slightly above average income. When I got a call from Ron Haas, a recruiter who had placed me after leaving the Marine Corps about a high dollar opportunity, I jumped on it. After initial rejection by the company, Ron called back three months later, saying the person they hired failed and they wanted me. I told him I wasn’t interested, which drew a…
I have heard from pulpits across America that we are a depraved society. As you look at ads on billboards, television, and at the movie theatres where the main feature will put the commercials to shame, the concept that “sex sells” is everywhere. You cannot escape it if your eyes are open. Yet, as I study history, I see no difference in our society today than that of yesteryear. While unearthing ancient Roman ruins, murals on coliseum walls advertised inns…
While attending Seminary, I was introduced to Dan Jenkins, a Christian and retired Senator. After spending time with him, he assisted the ministry team God has called me to. He procured a number of bookings for us. Eventually, one of those bookings drew me to a mega church where the results of one of our programs ended up landing me on the church’s staff. The time there proved to be quite a learning experience when it comes to the “business”…
In March of 2010 Lake Forrest College in Illinois got a 7 Million dollar surprise donation from a lady by the name of Grace Groner who had recently passed away. She had worked at one company all her life. She did not own a car. She lived in a small one bedroom house willed to her by a friend. She bought her clothes at rummage sales. She lived simply, carefully and invested wisely. Grace was willing to work quietly and…