If there had been treadmills in the days of the apostle Paul, he probably would have used it here as an analogy. In the context of this passage, Paul is reflecting on false religions that are filled with rituals that have no depth of meaning. They are full of activity that goes nowhere. Sometimes life can seem like we are running on a treadmill and going nowhere. In his devotion “Busyness” Chuck Swindoll likens it to running in a “squirrel cage.”
Read MoreAnna Jarvis was the first one to suggest having a national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, she gave a carnation, which was her mother’s favorite flower, to every person who attended...
Read MoreI was at the Home Office on Friday and Miss Karen pulled me aside and was so excited to share something with me and maybe use it for a blog post someday. She spoke about a phrase that has been a theme for her week, “Simple, but not easy.”
Read MoreA few years back, I was in the car on the way to visit Chaplain Wil, who had been at a Kansas City hospital following his surgery. We weren't sure if he was going to make it through the recovery and I honestly wasn't if this was the last time I'd ever see him. On my drive, I started thinking about my own life - and my own death. I can't explain how it happened, or how I didn't wreck the car writing it down, but I wrote a song going 70 mph that morning and I just thought I'd share that with you today.
Read MoreYou and I have risks in our own life that we deal with every day. Between waking up this morning and getting to work, there are risks all over the place: I pushed the snooze button…and risked not getting up on time; I chose to drive my car…risked getting into a wreck; I grabbed McDonald’s breakfast burritos for breakfast…there are obvious risks there too!
Read MoreSome of you have been in this place before or maybe you are there now: Standing at the doorstep of a major decision – one that will bring a dramatic change to your life and your family. It’s possible that you may spend some time praying for the situation, asking God for wisdom and seeking discernment.
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