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I am sure you have. Several years ago I watched my dad. It was not easy and I was poorly equipped to do it. Let me describe him in a few words [a few words do not do him justice … Continue reading →

In the film clip on this post is a scene from the popular Christian movie, “God Is Not Dead.” If you have not seen the film, let me give you a little context.  Dean Cain’s character is a hard-driving businessman … Continue reading →

We all know it. Jesus is on the cross.  On either side are two criminals, people who deserved to be punished along with one who did not deserve punishment at all. One criminal hurled insults at Jesus. The other one … Continue reading →

I am a golfer.  I am not consumed by the sport but I enjoy it and I can play reasonably well despite my age. One of the big mysteries in recent years plaguing the sport is “what has happened to … Continue reading →

My kids are too old. My marriage is too broken. My friend is too angry. My reputation is too far gone. My debt is overwhelming. My addiction is too powerful. My life is too messed up. Pastor Idleman includes this … Continue reading →

Chapter 12 in AHA is about defeatism. According to my trusty Webster’s Dictionary,  defeatism is “expectation or unresisting acceptance of the prospect of defeat.” I want to say I don’t have this but I do in some areas of my … Continue reading →

It is such a common problem to not be able to move on a project.  It is so hard to motivate yourself.  It is so hard to deal with the idea that change needs to be made and you can’t … Continue reading →

In Chapter 11 Pastor Idleman tells of Zacchaeus, the ultra-rich tax collector.   This story is a miracle of change.  Zacchaeus has spent his whole life taking money from lower-level tax collectors, skimming money from the folks who go to steal … Continue reading →

This week it is all about putting things off. Today it is my time to be honest. I suffer from this just like everybody else and I have two problems that need to be expressed. I overthink things I have … Continue reading →

Is it time to act now! Pastor Idleman says procrastination is one of the chief ways that Satan keeps us stuck in life.  You see, Satan wants you and me to stay just the way we are.  He does not … Continue reading →