As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 Ever try to shave with a dull razor? Ever feel like life is a dull razor? A big challenge for men who are followers of Jesus is to keep the flame of faith alive, sharp and vibrant. I Read more…
In celebration of our 35th anniversary at Living Perspectives, I am writing 35 blogs touching 35 biblical verses that have been instrumental in healing & transformation in the lives of many. Have you ever said something and wish you could take it back? How about a decision you wish you Read more…
Have you in the past, or even now, struggled with a temptation in your life? Relevant Verse: So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let Read more…
As Living Perspectives celebrates 35 years in 2017, I will be writing 35 blogs each with a scripture and lesson learned and applied based on God’s word and love for us. I hope this will encourage you and others to see God’s love and role as much bigger than we allow. “My Read more…
Anniversaries tell a story. An anniversary year ending with a zero or a 5 seems to denote a special time block. Last year Jeanne and I celebrated 50 years of marriage. Looking forward to January, I saw that 2017 had some interesting milestones attached. 1962 – 55 Years Graduated from WSU Read more…
A high wire acrobat had a line stretched across Niagara Falls and announced to those watching that he would push a wheel barrow while walking across on the wire. He looked at one observer and said, “Do you have faith that I can do this?” The man said, “I do.” Read more…
Have you ever been challenged to take a risk and wondered, “Can I or should I do it?” As part of a grandfather’s (me) STEM education program for granddaughter (age 6-picture), I proposed that she walk on AA grade eggs in the carton. There is a STEM message in there somewhere. Read more…
Not every man who comes through the shelter ends in a success story. And for many the definition of success depends on the person and the situation. David came through the shelter program at CFH with the intent to change his life. There were some 2 steps forward and 1 step back Read more…
I love the guys staying in our winter shelter — some looking to change their lives and others just existing. Those attending our anger management class today, want a solution. Managing emotion and anger requires adopting core beliefs, taking key steps with some new thinking and then practice, practice, practice. Nobody says the process below Read more…
When was the last time you sat around a table talking about anger problems with men who live in a shelter? When is the last time you talked with anyone about a personal anger issue? Today I had the privilege to lead a class on anger management with 6 guys (smiling Read more…