It’s almost Story-time, folks
I love stories.  If you’re human, chances are you do too.  If you are a church-going person, do this – next time you are listening to your pastor, think about what happens when he/she begins to tell a story.  Pay attention to yourself; watch what other people around you do – if you listen hard enough, you will realize that the room got suddenly…quieter.  Not as many people rustling pages, opening candy wrappers, or looking at their watches.  Know why?  Because intuitively, people love

On the Anvil, Part 3
Lesson Learned #3:  Pain is a necessary element of change. If you want to change, you are going to have to endure some pain.  If God wants to change you, you can be sure that your transformation will, at times, be painful.  Look at this passage with me today: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.  He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”  - John 15: 1-2