Do You Take Christ at His Word?

by | Sep 7, 2026 | Short Provocative Thoughts

“And the man believed what Jesus said and started home.” John 4:50 A government official approaches Jesus and begs Him to heal his son, who was about to die. Jesus tells him, “Go back home. Your son will live!” And the man believed what Jesus said and...
Do Your Doubt Your Game?

Do Your Doubt Your Game?

by | Apr 23, 2026 | Tennis Blog

I have more doubts than certainties about my game, except the certainty of doubt. Having started the game late in life, my big challenge is to replace bad habits with good ones. It seems that all my past athletic activities create more problems than solutions; or...
Live And Rest In The Power Of Christ

Live And Rest In The Power Of Christ

by | Sep 9, 2025 | Today I Will

Today I will live and rest in full confidence—trusting without reservation, believing without hesitation—the power of Christ in and for me. Ephesians 1:19…the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe.Christian Standard Bible Today I will go to God’s...
Accept God’s Everlasting Love

Accept God’s Everlasting Love

by | Mar 13, 2025 | Today I Will

Today I will dwell on the enormity of John 3:16. I may reconstruct it for myself: for the gift of His only begotten Son and everlasting life that does not perish, I so love God and believe in Him.For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,...
Accept Despair, But Believe

Accept Despair, But Believe

by | Feb 18, 2025 | Today I Will

Today I will accept despair as part of life, but also believe that I can offer it up on Christ’s altar where it can be accepted and redeemed. Then, with Christ’s help, I can move on to “the next thing” I am called to do. Trust Christ’s encouraging power and never let...