GOD’S MANUAL FOR MARRIAGE

GOD’S MANUAL FOR MARRIAGE

As undergraduates back then, one statement was repeatedly emphasized to us: “If you miss it in marriage, about 80% of your usefulness in life is gone.” That statement gave me the right perspective on marriage. Now, being married and privileged to counsel people...
STAY WHERE GOD PLANTED YOU

STAY WHERE GOD PLANTED YOU

A young man bought a beautiful flower and kept moving it from pot to pot, chasing “better soil.” The plant never grew. When he finally left it in one pot, watered it daily, and gave it sunlight, it bloomed. God grows us the same way — not by constant relocation, but...
MINISTRY BEYOND THE PULPIT

MINISTRY BEYOND THE PULPIT

Sometime ago, I went to visit one of our members at his business location. When I stepped in, the atmosphere I saw, together with the people working with and for him, inspired me greatly. After blessing everyone and the business, I took him aside and said, “What you...
BLESSINGS & LESSONS

BLESSINGS & LESSONS

As an undergraduate, I listened to seniors who told us, “Campus life isn’t real life. Wait till you step out.” Those words always made me uneasy. I had to remind myself: this is reality, too. The faith I used on campus is the same faith I’ll need after campus. I just...
ANGELS ON ASSIGNMENT

ANGELS ON ASSIGNMENT

I was at an event years ago, and each table had waiters assigned to it. 2-3 of them stood by, watching, waiting for us to make a request. They were there to serve, but they only moved when we spoke. It reminded me about angels on assignment. Friend, angels have been...