Most of the time, I read material that is challenging to me in some area of my life, or historical material and biographies. Over the past few years, I have found this to be increasingly the case. However, once in a while, I still enjoy a good fictional novel. And Carrie Stuart Parks has provided…
Memorize Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25
These two verses wrap up the first chapter of Peter’s first letter, and provide some finality to his discussion of God’s Word and it’s power in our lives. However, his conversation isn’t finished, because he dives into the results of that power as chapter 2 begins. You can see this week’s passage for yourself in…
Top Posts For August 2016
Football games. Cooler weather. Turning leaves. School is in session. Pumpkins. And a whole lot more is just around the corner. Fall is just about here, and summer is heading out the door. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Top Posts for August 2016″] September will be a busy month around here. Between our family activities and our church…
Book Review – Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson
I love photography. Some of my favorite feeds on Instagram are photographers, especially nature and landscape photographers. In fact, that is one of my lifelong hobbies, landscape photography. And although I may not have the following that many of the “pros” have, I rather enjoy many of the images I take. Recently, I have decided…
Memorize Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-23
One of the emphases of Peter’s letter is unity among believers, especially within the local churches. Throughout his letters, he stresses the importance of strong relationships. This passage is the first of several such. You can see it for yourself in 1 Peter 1:22-23. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”1 Peter 1:22-23″] If the church is to build…
Identifying And Establishing Healthy Priorities
One of the most important things I have learned over the years is to identify and establish healthy priorities. As critical as this is, it is surprising how few people actually do this, especially those who are in positions of leadership. Determining what these priorities are is an absolute must for each of us. [featured-image…