Tag Archives: The Bible

Finding Peace When Chaos is the Norm

Posted on January 22, 2024 by David Rische

This is the fourth time I’ve changed the topic for this month. I started with something on New Year’s resolutions. Then moved to goals. Then moved to balance in four key areas of our lives. None of it got past … Continue reading →

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A Dragon Lurking Over The Manger Scene???

Posted on December 17, 2023 by David Rische

And just like that . . . here we are counting down the days until Christmas! It seems like Thanksgiving was yesterday – and summer vacation was two days ago. Hopefully, the decorations are up, plans are solidified, and Amazon … Continue reading →

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How to Thrive in The End Times

Posted on October 30, 2023 by David Rische

With all of the chaos going on in the world, we can’t help but ask: Are we living in The End Times? Are we getting to The End of the World that the Bible talks about? Before his death on … Continue reading →

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3 Things We Shouldn’t Do – But We Can! (Part 1)

Posted on September 28, 2023 by David Rische

How many of us sometime during our life time saw that sign – “Wet Paint – Do Not Touch” and we touched it??? Or how about as kids, saw a taped off area that said, “Do Not Enter” and thought … Continue reading →

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When Second Place Isn’t So Bad (Part 3)

Posted on August 28, 2023 by David Rische

Welcome back! Can you believe it is the end of August 2023? Christmas decorations should be in stores any day now! 🙂 In May, we started a series taking a look at an Old Testament prophet named Elisha and how … Continue reading →

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When Second Place Isn’t So Bad (Part 2) . . .

Posted on July 27, 2023 by David Rische

Welcome back! In May, we started a series taking a look at an Old Testament prophet named Elisha and how his life relates to ours. “Second place” was mentioned because he was the apprentice of one Israel’s most famous prophets, … Continue reading →

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When Second Place Isn’t So Bad . . .

Posted on May 30, 2023 by David Rische

There is an individual in the Bible that didn’t showcase his life. He didn’t assert his authority as mightily as he could have. He went about his business with a quiet confidence. He had a tight relationship with God the … Continue reading →

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What To Do When Your Anxiety Is Off The Charts . . .

Posted on February 27, 2023 by David Rische

Doesn’t is seem like there is always something to be worried about? If not in our personal lives – then one quick look at the news highlights can fuel our angst rapidly? I read a study by Harvard Business Review … Continue reading →

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What Will The Next Christmas Look Like?

Posted on December 17, 2022 by David Rische

P.S. – A rough “draft” copy may have been sent earlier by mistake if you are a subscriber. Oops! As you probably have noticed – this is the most wonderful time of the year when we turn our attention and … Continue reading →

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It’s Thanksgiving time . . . but what about ________?

Posted on November 19, 2022 by David Rische

Last Monday was rough. Out of nowhere – a small colony of ants decided to invade our food pantry. Our washing machine wouldn’t stop flowing water – so it needed several hundred dollars to repair (then it broke down again … Continue reading →

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