My Merit vs God’s Mercy

A battle wages within me…somehow believing that I am good enough for God's acceptance rather than believing that it is only God's mercy that saves me. I don't know why a voice in my mind sometimes suggests to me that I am not that bad. So why...

Childlike Gratitude

Where has my thankfulness for the simple gifts of life gone? Where is my childlike gratitude? As I have “matured”, a mindset of entitlement has emerged – diminishing my sense of appreciation. Am I capable of a childlike thankful heart anymore? When...

Praise Him, Praise Him

I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1 ESV A recent visit with my Hungarian mentor, Barátossy Jenő brought new meaning to this verse. Jenő is 93 years old and confined to his apartment in Budapest. When I...

And This Is Love: Wow!

Tariq Farid, an American entrepreneur, started multiple companies, including Edible Arrangements. This business makes amazing floral-like bouquets out of edible fruit. In a podcast, Mr. Farid expressed that his marketing strategy was to simply have his customers say...