When leading others, be sure not to put a square peg into a round hole.

Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6, Amplified Bible (AMP) Whether you are a sports fan or not, you have to admire the great coaches that are always behind… Continue reading When leading others, be sure not to put a square peg into a round hole.

A good marriage is built on a foundation of companionship.

It is not good that the man should be alone… – Genesis 2:18, KJV I ran into a good friend today, and during our brief conversation we touched on the topic of marriage. We both agreed that many marriages fail because one or both of the spouses entered into the marriage for one or more wrong… Continue reading A good marriage is built on a foundation of companionship.

Count your many blessings, name them one by one.

His compassions fail not…They are new every morning… – Lamentations 3:22-23, KJV I serve as an usher at our church. During a recent Sunday evening service, I had an errand to run that took me into the building on our campus that houses our gym, our cafeteria, and several classrooms for our Christian school. As… Continue reading Count your many blessings, name them one by one.

Don’t let your circumstances steal away your hope.

His feet they hurt with fetters; he was laid in chains of iron and his soul entered into the iron. Psalm 105:18, AMP Little is said in the Bible regarding how Joseph felt while he was being betrayed by his brothers. In Psalm 105:18, we catch a glimpse of Joseph’s mind during his time of trial. Cast… Continue reading Don’t let your circumstances steal away your hope.

Are you happy with the manna God has provided for you?

While the meat was yet between their teeth, before it was consumed, the anger of the Lord was kindled against the people… – Numbers 11:33, AMP I was driving home the other day, thinking about my real estate brokerage business. My thoughts turned to a recent commission I had earned, and I found myself lamenting… Continue reading Are you happy with the manna God has provided for you?

Don’t take the bait of discontentment.

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. – Philippians 4:11, KJV There are so many lessons to be learned from Genesis 3:1-6. But I had a new one (at least for me) brought to my attention by my friend, Dan, who taught our Sunday School class… Continue reading Don’t take the bait of discontentment.