Lamps or Lasers

D.L. Moody once said, “Give me a man who says, ‘This one thing I do’ not ‘these fifty things I dabble in.’” He was highlighting the incredible power of focus. The only difference between a flashlight that emits a flickering glow and a laser that can cut through steel is focus. Successful Christian living demands that we consecrate (set ourselves apart for our purpose) and…

How important is the final glimpse?

The final glimpse stays with us doesn’t it? Whether it’s the sight of our Kindergartener boarding the school bus for the first time, a departing friend waving goodbye, or the final moments of a death-bed conversation, the final glimpse of a loved one can embed itself in to our psyche. When a final glimpse is peaceful or positive its memory can soothe our broken heart,…

The Golden Globes

Did you hear Daniel Day-Lewis’ acceptance speech for his “best actor” Golden Globe win last Sunday night? I didn’t. Unfortunately, I watched all of the hype and build up and then crashed on the couch right before they announced the final winners. I have a good idea of how it went though. I’ve seen plenty of award shows over the years and I’ve enjoyed watching…

Kept

Kept: past tense of keep, verb. Held or retained in one’s possession; held as one’s own. Held or used for a set period of time. Held or reserved in a given place; stored. Maintained, especially in accordance with specific requirements, a promise kept or watched. Reinforced in a given position, state, course, or action. Do you know that you are being “kept” today and that…