What could possess a person to put his life and reputation in jeopardy, to steal one of the most important documents in American history, to evade the FBI, and to bind and gag his own father? If you have ever seen Disney’s National Treasure, you’ll know that the answer is a treasure of inestimable value. … Continue reading The Treasure of Fearing the Lord
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Praying for Wisdom This School Year
New pencils, fresh notebooks, sharp crayons, vibrant markers—there is just something special about school supplies. As a kid I loved going to the store with the list of necessary items for the upcoming school year, selecting just the right folder for each class, finding the perfect mechanical pencil (no wood, please!), and fine-point pens. It … Continue reading Praying for Wisdom This School Year
My Heart Stands in Awe
The unbelievable one-handed catch in the endzone. The first bite of a steak that's been grilled to perfection. A jaw-dropping sunset that no camera could capture. The first cry of a newborn infant. The gymnast’s perfect-10 routine. A choir’s flawless performance of Handel’s Messiah. These seemingly disconnected moments share one common thread: they each make … Continue reading My Heart Stands in Awe
What Is Your Top Priority?
It’s a wise practice to inventory your life every so often to make sure that priorities haven’t gotten out of whack. To look at money spent, time invested, and activities undertaken to assess where your true priorities lie. We all know that it’s far too easy for items that should be second-tier priorities to sneak … Continue reading What Is Your Top Priority?
Wisdom in the Secret Heart
James 1:5 contains one of Scripture’s most precious promises: God will generously and compassionately grant wisdom to anyone who asks Him for it. We probably cling to this promise most tenaciously when making momentous decisions: whom to marry, where or whether to move, which treatment to choose, or which career to pursue. We often take … Continue reading Wisdom in the Secret Heart
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