I notice when I look around during a worship service at church, that some people seem to be singing with all that they are, while others are not singing at all.  I almost feel compelled to sing, even if I don’t know a song they are singing for the first time, but I...

I take the same road from my house to my office everyday. By Nicaraguan standards its an excellent road, but there is one troublesome section. The road ends in a T-intersection, merging with another major highway. It goes from three lanes to two, with one exiting to...

'Let your eyes look directly ahead And let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. Watch the path of your feet And all your ways will be established. Do not turn to the right nor to the left; Turn your foot from evil.' Proverbs 4:25-27  At times, guys will stop...

I asked a group of 3-5th graders what it means to be courageous and got a variety of answers, most of which were appropriate.  It was often described as being brave or doing something difficult despite being afraid.  I shared examples of people who were courageous and...

There are some phrases that drive me nuts. I can't stand being told "I'll be with you in a second." What that often means is "I may be with you in a few minutes if I feel like it, but more then likely I won't, because you really aren't that important." I know,...

'Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. ' Ephesians 5:1-2  Throughout human history, men have preyed upon and victimized...

Earlier this week, I was stopping over to a rental house to check on an issue and I grabbed what I thought was the key to the door to get in, as I had not used it for a year or more.  I got there a few minutes before I was to meet a service person, and it did not...