Beginning a Family
A mother sea horse lays her eggs but then it is the father sea horse that carries the eggs in his pouch until they hatch. For some ladies who have …
Beginning a Family Read MoreAuthor: Rick Grubbs
George Mueller’s Routine
When we think of great men of prayer a name that nearly always comes to mind is George Mueller. Mueller had an unusual ability to pray in faith for God’s …
George Mueller’s Routine Read More Multitasking- When to do it
A new receptionist was given the job of running to the coffee shop, so she took orders and grabbed her thermos. At the café she asked, “How much will this …
Multitasking- When to do it Read More A Girl Named Diet Coke
Can you believe anyone would actually name their daughter “diet coke?” A couple in Yorkshire England did. But the Coke’s probably weren’t doing it to be cute, since little “Diet” …
A Girl Named Diet Coke Read More Using Cell Phones Creatively
A man got his wife a new cell phone for their anniversary. The next day she was shopping when her phone rang. “So how do you like your new phone …
Using Cell Phones Creatively Read More Make a New Ending
A wise person said, “Though you cannot go back and make a brand-new start, you can start now and make a brand new end.” Most of us can look back …
Make a New Ending Read More News Time = Prayer Time
Many of us spend a lot of time reading and listening to the news. Every Christian has a responsibility to know what is going on in the world around him. …
News Time = Prayer Time Read More Niagra River Blockage
In 1848 Niagara Falls actually stopped flowing for about 20 hours because of ice that was blocking the Niagara River. If you’ve ever witnessed the mighty Niagara Falls you can …
Niagra River Blockage Read More Redeem the Time While Sleeping
Is it possible to redeem the time while you’re sleeping? David thought so. In Psalm 63 he said he would have joy, “When I remember thee upon my bed, and …
Redeem the Time While Sleeping Read More “Are we there yet?”
According to a recent USA Today snapshot, 80% of parents surveyed say their children ask “Are we there yet?” or something similar when taking a road trip. 19% of them …
“Are we there yet?” Read More Lessons from Noah’s Ark
Someone gleaned the following time management principles from the account of Noah’s ark: 1: Don’t miss the boat. God has something He wants you to accomplish. 2: Plan ahead. It …
Lessons from Noah’s Ark Read More Nothing Hurts
An older couple woke after a good night’s sleep. The wife says “Don’t touch me.” “Why not?” the husband asks. She answers, “Because I’m dead.” The husband says, “What do …
Nothing Hurts Read More Numbering our Days
In Ps 90 God tell us to number our days. But what does that actually mean to number our days? There will come a point in each of our lives, …
Numbering our Days Read More Children as Teachers
As my family and I travel doing seminars we often have the same conversation each night, just with different people. Since we have eight children, the oldest being 12 years …
Children as Teachers Read More Lost Ticket
Supreme court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes was on a train when the conductor came through collecting tickets. But the Justice couldn’t find his ticket and became very distraught. The conductor …
Lost Ticket Read More Bigger on the Inside
A man took his young son to an all you can eat restaurant. As the boy loaded his plate with food, the father asked, “Are you sure you can eat …
Bigger on the Inside Read More One Leg at a Time
Perhaps you’ve heard the expression, “He put his pants on like everyone else, one leg at a time.” It means he’s just an ordinary guy like the rest of us. …
One Leg at a Time Read More Someday
Sunday comes around every seven days. But someday is not a day of the week and never occurs. When we say “I’ll get to it someday,” what we’re really saying …
Someday Read More Onion Cores
A man went to a psychiatrist complaining he was unhappy with life. The doctor then informed him that he needed to find his true inner self. He instructed him to …
Onion Cores Read More Concentration at Work
Did you hear about the orange juice factory worker who got fired from his job? It seemed he just couldn’t concentrate on his work. If you’ve ever had trouble concentrating …
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