Famous escape artist, Harry Houdini, depended on success in one incredible escape to give him credibility in the next town. In one situation, he was in trouble.  A small town in the British Isles built a new jail cell, and they were proud of it. “Come give us a try,” they said to Houdini,…

A woman I know remembers that when she was a little girl that she wanted to be a ballerina.  She had seen a ballet on PBS and was enamored with the grace, poise and beauty of the movements that these ladies demonstrated.  Even though she was just around five years old she was determined.  Even…

Know where you are leading 1 Corinthians 7:17a, Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him    After resigning my commission from the Army I felt that I was called to be a youth pastor in Washington.  I applied to many locations…

John 8:34 – Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.”      For those in captivity they often do not even really realize that they are in prison.  Every day they go about the world as if they are totally free.  In arrogance they will…