Dave Says: It’s Just Not Worth It
Dear Dave,
Do you think I should get a new hybrid car to save money on gas? A lot of my friends have done this, and with the rise in gas and oil prices lately, they’re telling me I should, too. According to them, I’ll save a ton of money, especially since I have a bigger car and a longer drive to work. What are your thoughts?
— Daneen
Dear Daneen,
I get lots of questions about these kinds…
The Simple Difference: Kindness in Crisis
Excerpt from The Simple Difference: How Every Small Kindness Makes a Big Impact by Becky Keife
Fred Rogers famously said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” Social media isn’t usually the first place I think to look for helpers.
Just scroll Facebook and you’ll likely be…
Where Is That One Special Relationship?
With 70% of the population “partnered” to another, singles find themselves in a world that caters to couples. Historically and culturally – but not biblically — single life is assigned a second-best status, leaving many singles feeling “less than” or “like a third wheel.” An increasing number of people are embracing the single life for its positives and possibilities, but others still long to…
A Karate Kid Devotional: Training for the Fight
Devotional #5: No Reason for Discipleship without the Battle
There was only one reason Daniel needed to learn karate. He was attacked and outnumbered.
At first, Miyagi refuses to teach Daniel karate. But then Daniel makes the point clear – these guys are out to get him. He’s in the fight of his life. They almost killed him the night before, and Miyagi saved him. Johnny Lawrence and Cobra…
Sovereign Ruler
"My times are in Your hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me."—Psalm 31:15
John Ryland was influenced by his father. John had moved with the family to Northampton in central England when his father became pastor of a church there. Following his father’s example, John went on to become a copastor of the church, jointly sharing responsibilities. Showing…
Understanding the Power of Focus in Your Life
“I don’t focus on what I’m up against.
I focus on my goals, and I try to ignore the rest.”
Venus Williams
Mission and Purpose
Do you ever feel like you wasted your day? You may have started with the intention of knocking out two or three goals, getting that morning walk in, or writing that next chapter, but you still need to … do it. You find yourself at the end of the day, checklist…
No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear: Misdirection
Excerpt taken from No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear: A Magician’s Guide to a Magical Marriage by Danny Ray
Chapter 1
Misdirection
Focusing on What Matters
Let your eyes look straight ahead;
fix your gaze directly before you.
—Proverbs 4:25
Misdirection is essential for creating effective illusions. Magicians know that in order to vanish a coin or make a…
From Grumpy and Bored to Grateful
How do we move from grumpy and bored to grateful?
Boredom, complaining, and ingratitude often go hand in hand. Helping your child overcome these bad attitudes involves two things — seeing the wonder and goodness of what God has created and trusting the forgiveness we have in Jesus.
When a child feels bored, they’re often being passive or just plain lazy. They want to enjoy having something…
Mixing Magic, Marriage, and Faith with Danny Ray (Video)
https://youtu.be/bYOnNONTYTc
World-renowned magician Danny Ray discusses how he blends the gospel with magic into his performances and his new book, No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear. Watch to the end to see Danny perform a mind-blowing trick.
Crossing the Streams of Life
Life brings challenges. And with ever-challenging situation comes the opportunity to lose focus. For Christian believers, Christ and an eternal perspective should always be our focus. That’s especially true when we go through challenges, but it’s in those challenging times that we so often lose our focus. Instead of focusing on Christ, we focus on the problem.
When we focus on the challenge…