By the world’s standards, would you be considered a “nobody”?  Most of us are not rich or famous, but those are the qualities the world says makes you a “somebody”.  We often measure our value through comparison to others.   We are constantly comparing beauty, finances, family, and other details of our lives with what we … Continue reading God Chose You →

When circumstances are out of your control and there seems to be no hope, don't give up. I first published this over two years ago when a lifelong friend was battling cancer, then I was reminded of it this week as doctors told my cousin that there was no hope for his unresponsive daughter. After … Continue reading Power of Prayer →

One Saturday I stopped by a flea market in search of a piece of pottery.  I wasn’t looking for anything specific just something cheap to use in a lesson on Sunday morning.  I found a nice green pitcher for four dollars.  I had made no connection with this piece.  It was simply a piece to … Continue reading We Are All Cracked Pots →

How would you respond if you were asked to give up the one thing that matters the most to you?  Whether its family, money, health, status, career, home, or…..you fill in the blank.   Is there anything so valuable that you would be willing to give up that which you most cherish? Once a religious leader … Continue reading Give It Up →