Category Archives: nuggets

Honest mistakes are almost inevitable in the quest for truth, innovation, and change. Those who’ve never made mistakes are those who’ve greatly accomplished nothing. Though costly, we shouldn’t be discouraged by mistakes. Mistakes afford an opportunity to learn and grow. … Continue reading →

Our words can discourage or inspire, wound or heal, tear down or build up. An unknown poet wrote: “A careless word may kindle strife; A cruel word may wreck a life. A bitter word may hate instill; A brutal word may … Continue reading →

Life is full of injustice and undeserved hurt. These ill-treatments can make us bitter or better. From Joseph’s experience we learn that, we’ll be BITTER when we focus on the “I”—ourselves and the hurt we’ve unjustly suffered. But we’ll be … Continue reading →

Monuments honor those who have long passed from the scene. But monuments also pay tribute to our betrayal. In Christ’s day, when our voices could have made a difference, we shouted “crucify Him!” Then we later esteem Him by exalting, … Continue reading →

From the mountaintop, some have seen the Promised Land. But from the deepest valley, others have caught a vision of God Himself. Jacob of old, fearing, fleeing, and weighed down by his sin, had a dream of a mysterious Ladder. … Continue reading →

“Amen” is a universal word, having been imported directly from the Hebrew into many other languages. AMEN (“let it be so”) expresses surety or absolute certainty. It’s a fitting last word in prayer, affirming our strong agreement with God regarding … Continue reading →

It’s tragic to have no purpose in life. It’s worse to misunderstand or lose one’s purpose. To cheer and keep his lonely father company, a successful young man presented a most valuable Christmas gift to his aged father. It was … Continue reading →

To the child of God, “all things work together for good…” (Romans 8:28). That little word “ALL” captures the scope of God’s promise. ALL includes every conceivable disappointment, sorrow, illness, pain, poverty, hardship, hurt, hate, and any other awful things … Continue reading →

There are increasingly fewer moments to just be quiet and reflect. Ambient noise has become part of our lives—noise from traffic, airplanes, radio, TV, friends, churches, phone rings, and even personal computers. But if we learn to block out the … Continue reading →

It’s not when hope’s flag is high in the sky, but when many bow their heads and groan “Why?” The darkest hour is the time for unwavering trust. The apostle Paul trusted at such a time. In shipwreck he said, … Continue reading →