Staying Focused

Staying Focused

One of the great challenges of our day is staying focused on the things that really matter.  We are preoccupied with our lives and surviving the daily grind.  We seem to manage the urgent, but we often miss the important.  As I have considered these things lately, I...
Pray 4 YBL

Pray 4 YBL

“For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6   Pray for Each Director: August, Bob, Nathan, Phil,...
Gratitude!

Gratitude!

I’ve been contemplating the theme of gratitude over the past few weeks—especially in light of the upcoming Thanksgiving season!  My study has led me to consider several Biblical passages on the subject,  and I’ve decided to write my own definition for gratitude—and...
Pray 4 YBL

Pray 4 YBL

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My load is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 Pray for each...
Gentleness

Gentleness

Gentleness While this is probably not a theme we discuss much as believers—it is a virtue all Christians are called to exemplify.  When I describe God, I often say that, like a coin–God has two sides (2 primary characteristics):  He is Holy…and He is Love.  ...