2 Timothy 1:7 "God gave us a spirit... of power and love and self-control." (ESV) Today's Thought The band Family Force 5 has a song called “Cray Button.” They’re talking about a “Crazy Button,” something you push and... well, go crazy! Here are some of the lyrics: “A lunatic, a time bomb just got dropped … Continue reading Your Crazy Button
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Do you make decisions… or reactions?
A woman from Texas kept having her car vandalized. At first she discovered dents in the side. Then it was “keyed.” Someone ran their car key down the length of the vehicle ruining her paint job. So she had it fixed. And then it happened again! After an all-night stakeout she discovered that the culprit … Continue reading Do you make decisions… or reactions?
When they shook she got jabbed with the pin
In 1911 a psychologist named Edouard Claparede was treating a woman with no short-term memory. As you can imagine, her life was drastically altered because of this condition. One day Claparede tried an experiment. At the start of every session they would shake hands. But this time, he hid a small pin inside his hand. … Continue reading When they shook she got jabbed with the pin
What working at McDonalds can teach you about God
I know I shouldn't start with a negative, but I'm going to do it anyway: Don’t retaliate or take revenge. That’s God’s job, not yours. Let me explain. The summer after grade nine I worked as a cashier at McDonalds. I was glad to get a job. But I was also… PETRIFIED! As soon I … Continue reading What working at McDonalds can teach you about God
Missed (or skipped?) opportunities
Ephesians 5:15-16 “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity…” (NIV) Today's Thought Every single day opportunities come our way. They are often disguised as hum-drum conversations, daily routines, or things people tell you. A lot of these daily details are just that—details. But tucked … Continue reading Missed (or skipped?) opportunities
What Lent can mean to you
Today is Ash Wednesday. It starts the 40-day journey to Easter (excluding Sundays) that we call Lent. Lent is a time of preparation. I like to think of it as spiritual training. It’s just so easy to let laziness creep into our faith. So we use Lent to hone our spiritual muscles as we get … Continue reading What Lent can mean to you
Loving people you just don’t like
Some people put their foot in their mouth… but seem to enjoy the taste. Some people rub you the wrong way… but act like it’s the right way. Some people know how to push your buttons… and you detest that they can have so much negative impact on you! It’s true: Some people just drive you … Continue reading Loving people you just don’t like
You’re porous
Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored?” (NIV) Today's Thought When I was young I remember learning about “porous” materials. Things that are porous have tiny holes or spaces so that liquid or air can pass through. A sponge is … Continue reading You’re porous
When do we want it? Now!
Psalm 118:24 "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." (ESV) Today's Thought Have you ever been to a public protest? If so, you’ve probably heard some chanting. Usually the leader is equipped with a bullhorn and yells out, “What do we want?!” Then the people … Continue reading When do we want it? Now!
Moral Therapeutic Deism?
John 17:3 “And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God” (ESV) Today's Thought In the book Soul Searching, we learn about research done with 3000 young people. What they found was that many shared these basic beliefs about God: • God wants us to be nice and fair • … Continue reading Moral Therapeutic Deism?
