Tag Archives: risk

Recently I made a decision involving some financial risk. I have often read in success books that being willing to take risks is necessary if one wants to move ahead in life. The other side of this issue is not having to say, “What if?” I really do not want ...

I read somewhere that faith is more along the lines of a trampoline than a solid foundation. The Christian life is simply an invitation to jump. I like that, and I don’t like that. Trampolines scare me.  I love the reckless abandon that will overcome you. Let’s face it–anyone who says ...

I don’t remember exactly how the inclination came to me, but I’m fairly certain it had something to do with my devotions mentioning prophesying.  As I drove to my morning meeting, I pondered the idea of various truths being spoken into reality.  At that point, I decided to partake of ...

Our guest speaker, the Rev. Jimmie Bratcher, shared a moving story today at church that blessed my heart.  It focused on “giving your gift.”  His message was based on Proverbs 18:16 and offered the original definition of “gift”: that which you presently have to give away. I share the story ...