SECULAR VS. SACRED

SECULAR VS. SACRED

During a family drive, my daughters asked why I didn’t change the secular song playing on the car stereo. They wondered if it was “good” since it wasn’t a Christian song. I explained, “It’s not a Jesus song, but it’s not bad...
LEARN TO ENJOY WORK

LEARN TO ENJOY WORK

My younger daughter was tasked with folding laundry, but she seemed unenthusiastic. When I encouraged her to continue, she complained of leg pain. I persisted, and she eventually finished. Amazingly, her pain disappeared afterwards. I said with a smile, “So,...
SUSTAINING HEIGHTS

SUSTAINING HEIGHTS

Recently, we drove up a steep hill for a family event. It was tough, but it was easy going down. My daughter asked, “Why was it hard to go up but easy to come down?” I replied, “In life, climbing up is tough, but sliding down is easy. Learn to...
STEP INTO THE NEW

STEP INTO THE NEW

One day, my wife came into the room with a brand-new toothbrush. I’ve had it at home for some time, but it hadn’t occurred to me to use it. My toothbrush is still okay, but it’s somehow old. I even struggled with my wife before I later accepted to...
TAKE YOUR TRAINING SERIOUS

TAKE YOUR TRAINING SERIOUS

I recently shared about visiting my childhood church, where I had the privilege of ministering to the congregation. Among the many comments, one stood out: “It’s good to be back where you started. I also benefited from the church because of how you were...
THE ULTIMATE TEST

THE ULTIMATE TEST

I once heard about a politician’s wife who abruptly left the marriage after her husband lost his senate re-election bid. When he asked why, her response was both humorous and telling: ‘I married a senator, but since you’ve lost your seat, I’m...