Until You are no longer Afraid: Part Two

I want to finish the thoughts from my previous Mentoring Minute. If you will recall, I shared some thoughts from what my Pastor, Dr. Tom Peters said concerning fear. (more…)

Until You are no longer Afraid: Part One

Here is some wisdom from my pastor, Dr. Tom Peters. His words can be a tremendous encouragement in the face of trouble. He said, “Courage is not the absence of fear, it is (more…)

Highly Developed in What?

I would like you to consider what might be called two sides of the same coin. One side says that you can become highly developed in the dark things the world has to offer. (more…)

The Heart of the Wise

I want to look into an extraordinary statement of truth with you. I discovered it as I was doing my devotions this morning in the Book of Proverbs. As I came across Proverbs 16:23, it stopped me from (more…)

One Potato Leads to Two

I’m Dr. Bob and for just a Mentoring Minute, I want to share a conversation a person had at lunch. He happens to be diabetic. He was served a deliciously smelling stew and noticed it had potatoes in it. (more…)

Luggage in Your Lap

I would like you to consider what a trip on an airplane would be like if you had to fly with your check-in luggage on your lap instead of it being stored in the bottom of the airplane? Can you imagine the discomfort? There would be this crushing weight (more…)

In All My Years

I recently had a conversation with my seven-year-old grandson, Max. He was telling me about putting together a gift I had just given him for Christmas. He said to me, “In all my years I never had one of these.”   (more…)

Living in the Jackpot

I want to share a decisive moment of truth that struck me in a powerful way. On the way to church, I was joking with my wife, Nancy, about hitting the jackpot in the lottery. No, I do not play the lottery! God is my source and (more…)

Five “K,” Ten “K”… All the Way

Here are some thoughts about the Christian race we run. There is a long-term goal for all of us, which is eternity with Christ. The way we get there is to take it one step at a time. Each of our steps turns into many. It’s like a person who runs a marathon. The idea is (more…)

Look Ahead. Walk on Solid Ground.

I want share the key to staying on track in your walk with God. It is a two-part formula and it will work every day of your life. It is found in (more…)