GOD and golf
Tee it up and hit it in the fairway. Easy to say, but many times difficult to do. When your ball lands in the “rough” it can be tough getting out with any kind of quality results.
At times life will drop you in the “rough” … perhaps you are in one right now.
God asked the prophet Isaiah to tell sinful people that there is a way out. The Lord made it clear that if they would simply turn to Him He would make their “rough” smooth and grant forgiveness. A clean shot with righteous results.
The …
Love Equals Time Together
This week our three year old Jacob has been having a difficult time with his daddy being gone so much. Some of the primary ways he has shown his disapproval is by having a negative attitude and being very disrespectful with his mouth. This has taken a toll on his mother.
There is a strong connection in Jacob’s mind between time together and love. Earlier this week he asked my wife, “Why is Daddy never home? Does he not love us?” It broke my heart to hear that. I can only imagine how detrimental it is to a child’s psyche when …
a must win situation
If you are a sports enthusiast you’ve surely heard the old cliche`:
“this team is facing a must win situation”. Perhaps at times you’ve even applied this phrase to other unique circumstances in your life. Good or bad – winning certainly has a very high priority in this world. The apostle Paul thought so too.
In his letter to the church in Corinth Paul demonstrates the “coach” within himself when he talks about the adjustments he makes in his “game plan”. However, Paul’s game plan confronts eternity and focuses on winning people for God’s Kingdom.
Five times in 1 …
Divorce Decline
U.S. divorce rate lowest since 1970
By DAVID CRARY, AP National Writer
NEW YORK – By the numbers, divorce just isn’t what it used to be.
Despite the common notion that America remains plagued by a divorce epidemic, the national per capita divorce rate has declined steadily since its peak in 1981 and is now at its lowest level since 1970.
Yet Americans aren’t necessarily making better choices about their long-term relationships. Even those who study marriage and work to make it more successful can’t decide whether the trend is grounds for celebration or cynicism.
Some experts say relationships are as unstable as ever — …
Culture War
Is the American family under attack? The following picture should answer sufficiently. Look men, being married is not always easy. But if you’re looking for the easy way out, you’re following the Evil One’s plan.
God’s will for your life may vary from time to time. But Married men God’s will is clear, honor your wife.
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers 1 Peter 3:7
What else does the …
