Jesus asked the man at the Pool of Bethesda a simple question. “Do you want to get well?” It required a yes or no answer. But the man began to tell Jesus of his obstacles. This man had a victim mentality. Do you? How can you tell? If someone offers you hope or a solution to your problems, do you tell them of your obstacles? Do you find yourself blaming...
Attitude Determines Altitude
It had been forty years since their last attempt to enter the promised land. But now was their time. Now was their season. What changed in forty years? God was still the same God. The God who promised to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, who had promised to deliver the inhabitants of the land into their hands, 40 years prior was the same. God had not...
“The One”
Yesterday I made a terrible mistake. Last night we had parent night at our school. I am generally excited to meet and greet parents and last night was no different. Most parents were supportive and encouraging. Most. Then there was “the one”. If you are any type of customer service field, you are familiar with, “the one”. Of course I was gracious but firm. But here is where I made...