James: Confrontation Is Inevitable Many couples see confrontation as fighting, but to Betty and me, confrontation is a positive word. The key, I think, is that we don't confront each other; we confront the problem or the attitude that would otherwise hinder or stop the flow of open, honest communication.…
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Let’s go back to the first century and take another look at our Lord. “Come and behold Him.” We bless and are blessed as we simply “behold Him,” not as we boast of talents or do great things, but as “we look full in His wonderful face.” Everyday “beholding” releases…
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Sometimes it is hard to wonder how people can live in the kind of suffering that we encounter in the slums of the world. We ask God, “What do you want us to do? The need is so great.” Sometimes we see pictures of children smiling and laughing amidst all…
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I remember sitting outside a Buddhist temple in Indonesia. Men and women filled the elaborate, colorful temple grounds, where they daily performed their religious rituals. Meanwhile, I was engaged in a conversation with a Buddhist leader and a Muslim leader in this particular community. They were discussing how all religions…
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In the spiritual realm there are two kingdoms in conflict: the kingdoms of light and darkness, life and death, truth and deception. Those influences are calling out to you, not only for your attention, but your devotion. They seek to control every aspect of your life. Sadly, most people tune…
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One of the most important things you can ever learn is to appreciate who you are. Other people may try to pigeonhole you or force you into their preconceived notions of who or what you should be, but God created you to be unique. Sometimes in the media I get…
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I admit it: I love football. If you’re not a fan, don’t quit reading yet. Because whether you like the sport or not, there’s something we can all learn from a basic truth of the game. When the season kicks off in September, it’s anybody’s game. Sure, there are favorites…
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We should be clear about one thing, right off the bat: There is no way to be alive and avoid doing and saying foolish and even idiotic things, things you’re bound to later wish you hadn’t done and said at all. Not being able to forgive yourself for your boneheaded,…
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The Oscar-winning film The Blind Side tells the story of the Tuohy family and their adopted son, professional football player Michael Oher. Now, the Tuohys tell their story in the new book In a Heartbeat. This week’s Words of LIFE comes from their book. If the message you take from…
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I have written many important letters, but never one more important than this one. As always, I am referring to issues of life and death, but this time it also includes the life, or death, of freedom we just celebrated on July 4th. Betty and I have been married 47…
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