Have you ever used a magnifying glass and used the intensity of the sun to burn paper? I remember the first time I saw that I was blown away with the power of the sun through that glass. What’s more, it occurred to me the incredible power of magnification and I thought about its application to most any situation. Take for example the power of a pep rally. You take some fired up cheer leaders who lead a large group like a school gymnasium full of students and charge them up. W

Have you ever read about or even studied the effects of toxins?

Recently my brother and I were reminiscing about events of the past. One of my memories mentioned was when my grandfather would take me out driving to gain experience so I could take the driving test for my driver’s license. I remembered how he had told me that the less backing up I did the less I could get into trouble. Certainly, backing a vehicle up with today’s technology is a better situation than years ago considering the built-in cameras. In those days, the most we had

We live in a country where free speech is a “right.” In our culture today many people think that speaking anything and everything that comes to mind is okay. It is their right! However, it is important to understand that with rights comes responsibilities. There are logical expressions communicated and then there are emotional expressions communicated. It is often the emotional expressions that get us into trouble but that is not to say that emotional expressions are wro

When you hear of something that sounds too good to be true, are you skeptical? I know I am. But skepticism is okay because it typically means, show me! I want to understand. The cynic on the other hand has no interest in anything you have to say and prefers to antagonize. So a question I have for you is, would you like to know how to make life dramatically better? First, let me put out there the reason to consider this question and the answer to the question. It is said

I recently was compelled while praying in church to pray for people who are right now faced with major challenges in life. So I prayed without any specific person or issue in mind. A few hours later I received a text message from someone I know asking for help in a way that I wasn't well prepared to help with. I started to contemplate how would I, should I, or could I even help them. At first I considered the inconvenience and any reason why I couldn't. Then my heart changed

Mark 3:25 NIV . If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. The definition of Unity is simply defined as the “state of being joined as a whole. Oneness of mind, feeling, or purpose. From a Scriptural perspective it means a deep, spiritual oneness and harmony among believers in Christ. According to Ephesians, it’s about uniting diverse people in faith, purpose, being one in mind and spirit, bound by God’s Spirit, and requires humility, love, and active ef