Category Archives: gifts
Are There Benefits to Being Bipolar?
Originally Published on July 20, 2010 in “Psychology Today” Let me start by acknowledging what is well known: Manic Depression or Bipolar disorder can be a devastating illness. Affecting at least 1% of the population, it can, untreated, result in suicide, ruined careers and devastated families. Bipolar disorder is often accompanied by alcohol and drug [...]
Jump Me! The Vital Ministry of an Encourager
We, more than others, should carry jumper and tow cables not only in our cars, but also in our hearts, by which means we can send the needed boost or charge of encouragement or the added momentum to mortal neighbors. — Neal A. Maxwell “One of the highest of human duties is the duty of [...]
Just One More Dance to Go
“And David danced before the LORD with all his might. And David was wearing a linen ephod.” 2 Samuel 6:13-15 When I start to dance, you better head for higher ground! I am without question the world’s worst and the clumsiest of all. And since my brain surgery it has gotten even worse. I need to [...]
Grace: Be All You Can Be
“Grace is given to heal the spiritually sick, not to decorate spiritual heroes” –Martin Luther There exists a mentality among Christian believers where our faith grants us a plethora of nice things. This concept tells us that material possessions are a sign of favor. If we just have enough faith, we will live in a land of wonder [...]
Compatibility for Dummies
____________________ Believers are to learn the skills of compatibility. The classic definition is “to be able to exist harmoniously.” The word is used in a dozen different fields, from agriculture to zoology. But the particular area we are to look at is the “spiritual.” The Holy Spirit is the prime teacher. The same Spirit that holds me [...]
An Excess of Good News
I have been rightly branded as a pessimist. My struggles are such that I must continue to press into joy–shaking off the grave clothes, and step into the sunshine. I need to spontaneously sing once in a while. There is an abundance in the kingdom of our Father. The currency of that place is joy [...]
CCM Spotlight on Kelly Willard
Her music has always blessed. She has a voice of an angel. She was with the Maranatha Singers. Two albums I can vouch for–the first “Blame It On the One I Love.” The other being “Willing Heart.” They are both pretty old though so not sure you can find them. Her website: http://www.kellywillard.com/ A [...]
Lord, Undo Me
“Brother, I know you labored, So hard to please, But I cut you down. And I left you on your knees, Well I know it must be Time to get down on my knees and pray “Lord, undo me!” Put away my flesh and bone’ ‘Til You own this spirit through me Lord I [...]
Frederick
When I was a young boy, I loved to read. I was given books by my mother, and these books were like gold. I had been a definite patron of the library but had pretty much been branded as “persona non grata” and I think the librarians had orders to shoot to kill. (To this day, these [...]