King David wrote some beautiful words in the book of Psalms in the Bible. He said many things we all need to hear and think about. He was a man close to the heart of God, and inspired by the Holy Spirit when he penned these amazing words on the brevity of life: “As for […]
Save Your Life to Lose It, or Lose Your Life to Save It
I recently heard the story of a young high school-age girl. She had money, popularity, and intelligence, and was bound for success. Before she graduated, she visited Uganda and witnessed the heartbreaking devastation of a corrupt, poor culture and its broken people. Instead of just feeling sorry for them and going back to her life […]
The Scoffer Versus the Wise Man
Ever told someone that what he was doing was wrong, only to find yourself in the midst of a major conflict shortly thereafter? You were simply trying to rectify a situation, but you find yourself wishing you had said nothing.
Flattery May Feel Good, But It’s a Trap
Ever heard the saying, “Flattery will get you nowhere.”? I think whoever wrote that aphorism was likely thinking of the long term effects of flattery. In the short term, flattery can give some advantage…sometimes. There is a kind of guy who loves to flatter. He will take any and every opportunity to sugar-coat his words […]
The Sun Also Rises
Ernest Hemingway published one of his best known works of fiction, The Sun Also Rises, in 1926. The novel received mixed reviews early on, but has since come to be considered Hemingway’s greatest work. The novel concerns thematic elements such as love, jealousy, sexuality, masculinity, femininity, and meaningfulness, and creates a powerful comment on the […]