“Oh my! They have a commanding lead. The victory is theirs to lose!” How many times have these words been uttered? We hear them during the Olympics. We hear them in championship games. We hear them on election night. Analysts lean forward, confidence rising in their voices. The outcome feels inevitable. The numbers look decisive. … Continue reading “It’s Theirs To Lose!” (1 Corinthians 10:12)

“Did your son bring lunch today?” The text message flashed across my phone screen. I immediately knew what happened. The previous evening, after my son went to bed, I prepared a lunch for him and left it in the refrigerator. My son diligently puts his lunch in his backpack every morning before we leave for … Continue reading “I Failed.” (Deuteronomy 31:8)

“So, if you do what I tell you, your life will be better, you will feel more confident, and success will definitely follow. Your relationships and your career will improve. You just have to have faith!” It sounded compelling—almost irresistible. But there was one glaring problem. The motivational speaker delivering this message was sixty years … Continue reading Living Without Scheming (Proverbs 16:9)

“I have faithfully loved you for 10 years. I never disagreed with you. I always remained loyal to you. You should be grateful and love me in return.  “That’s not what love is. Just because you loved me for 10 years doesn’t mean I owe you something. Love isn’t like that. Love is not quid, … Continue reading Quid, Pro, Quo (John 15:13)