Truth that Makes a Difference

Finding meaning in life, marriage, and faith

Genesis 32 – The Wrestling Match

March 1, 2017

As young children, we exercise our independence by saying, “Me do it!” As adults, we may not stomp our feet, stick out our lip and loudly proclaim, “Me do it!” … Read more

Genesis 31 – Center Stage

February 23, 2017

It’s so easy to exaggerate our self-importance and take center stage in life. We can be quick to focus on our interests, elevate our contributions, and downplay our faults. In … Read more

A Dry Run At Eternity

February 23, 2017

Sometimes you read thing something that makes you stop and evaluate your marriage, your faith and your life. This guest post from my friend Connie Plummer did that to me, … Read more

Genesis 29-30 – Striving

February 16, 2017

Everyone wants to feel significant. Often we attempt to find that significance through acquisition and accumulation. We strive to acquire the right partner and the right career. We accumulate more … Read more

Have You Overlooked Something?

February 16, 2017

  In many areas of life, it’s not good to overlook things. If you overlook the traffic light turning red, you could have a serious accident. If you overlook a … Read more

The Best Position for Sex

February 9, 2017

Now that I have your attention… Go to your local bookstore and look at the books on sex. You don’t have to wear a disguise or take the Christian bumper … Read more

Genesis 28 – Standing at the Intersection

February 5, 2017

There are moments when heaven seems to intersect earth. A person who can’t afford their next meal suddenly opens the door to find a stranger with a bag of groceries … Read more

Genesis 27 – Fear and Striving

February 2, 2017

Some people are afraid of not achieving what they desire. They picture success as getting the right job, having the right house, raising the right kids, and taking the right … Read more

The Light and Dark Side of the Force

February 2, 2017

One major theme runs throughout the Star Wars story line. It’s that there is a struggle between the light side of the force and a dark side of the force. … Read more

Genesis 26 – Feast or Famine

February 1, 2017

Life often feels like feast or famine. Either you’ve got all the time in the world, or you’re running out of time and racing the clock. Either you’re a little … Read more