Author Archives: Michael

Life can be hard. Sickness, financial difficulty, rebellious children, a job that we hate, or difficult people in our daily walk can take a toll on us. There are times when we feel we’ve been pushed into a corner. So what … Continue reading →

A friend made a leather briefcase for me. It has my initials on it and is the perfect fit for the items I carry around. I’m quite proud of it. But what if I used that briefcase as a trash can? … Continue reading →

Have you ever heard how a pearl is formed? It is truly fascinating. A foreign object, often a grain of sand, somehow makes its way into the tightly sealed crack of an oyster. Instead of spitting out this irritating object, … Continue reading →

Dirt has to be broken to receive a seed that will someday grow to a plant producing fruit. Grain must be crushed before it can be used for bread. It’s the broken heart that pleases God, not one that is … Continue reading →