Tag Archives: Paul

Presumed strength

Posted on January 15, 2018 by

Years ago, my mom was hosting an extended family meal and needed serving tongs for a couple dishes. As the meal progressed and the dishes were passed around the table, the plastic tongs cracked or broke, one by one, under … Continue reading →

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how dangerous are you?

Posted on July 28, 2017 by

As believers we are often told that we have the Power of God inside of us (greater is He that is in me, etc). We hear these words from the pulpit on Sunday and shout, “Amen” and nod our heads … Continue reading →

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Paul, Barney, and Tim

Posted on March 21, 2015 by

Once again, it is the season to stand on the sidelines and cheer for my runners.  Reminding my son to keep his pace, keep his stride, and push hard at the end– leaving it all on the track.  It is … Continue reading →

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Timothy

Posted on January 23, 2015 by

This weekend at my old church, over 1,600 high school students and their leaders are going on their annual winter retreat called BLAST.  It is a powerful, energetic time of intensive teaching where the students are challenged to rise above the … Continue reading →

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Personal Best

Posted on September 28, 2014 by

” Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable … Continue reading →

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Contentment

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Contentment means a state of happiness and satisfaction. Paul wrote in Philippians saying, “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and … Continue reading →

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