Monthly Archives: February 2019

A Window of Opportunity

During our semi-annual trip to South Africa, rebel fighters bombed the oil pipeline in Zimbabwe. It left thousands of people on their Christmas holiday stranded for weeks without fuel. We managed to get across the border just before everything shut … Continue reading

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Don’t Let Others Bury Your Talent

When their boss left for a prolonged trip, he entrusted three workers with varying sums of money.  One received five talents, one received two, and one received one. He didn’t hand-pick ‘who received what’ by arbitrary choice but each according … Continue reading

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‘No’ Isn’t a Sinful Answer

WARNING LABELS: Do Not Overload; Refer to Maximum Load Chart; or Not for Continuous Use. Before entering Bible College, I worked for a business where we used hand drills constantly, often for projects beyond their capacity. The supply room stocked … Continue reading

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A Penny for Your Thoughts

Solomon wrote, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he” (Pro 23:7). This doesn’t mean, as some teach, that I can think prosperity and blessings into my life. Rather, the basic idea underscores the importance of one’s thoughts. … Continue reading

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