Life Lessons from the Wizard of Oz

Life Lessons from the Wizard of Oz

On August 12, 1939, MGM Studios premiered The Wizard of Oz based on L. Frank Baum’s classic novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Over 75 years later, it is still one of the most beloved and watched movies of all time. It is my personal favorite movie of all time. Even...

5 Steps To Start Your First Blog

I was asked to talk to some pastors about blogging. I’ve been doing it for awhile and it has become part of my pastoral ministry. I reach more people every week through my blogs than my Sunday sermon. So, in addition to a handout, I thought I’d blog....

The Privilege of Grandparents

Every Grandparent can testify that if someone would have just told them that grandchildren were so much fun, the choice would have been made to have them first! Since we can’t do that, let’s use our influence to impact the next generation. This is the emphasis of...

How to Treat Mean People

Do you remember that ‘friend’ who made fun of you the first day you wore your glasses in elementary school? How could you forget those who started those nasty rumors about you in high school? But those were nothing compared to the hurt you felt when your...