There were over 50 contestants this time around. I appreciate all the comments… either on the painting itself or on my thoughts on solitude, surrender and serenity. The winner of the draw is FRED, and you can go HERE to read his comment. Congrats Fred! Stay tuned for another contest soon! Read more

“It is Faust… who really exhibits the ruthless, sleepless, unsmiling concentration upon self which is the mark of Hell” (C. S. Lewis). Read more

This is my last reminder to enter my contest to win this original watercolor painting of mine. To enter the contest, go HERE. The comments are not judged, but simply entered into a draw. You have to midnight tonight, my time! You can comment as much as you like, but each person commenting will have just one ballot. Fifty-three entries so far. Enjoy yourself 8) ! Read more

This is just my daily reminder to enter my contest to win one of my original watercolor paintings. To see the painting and enter the contest, go HERE. The comments are not judged, but simply entered into a draw. You have to midnight Sunday, my time! Just one more day. You can comment as much as you like, but each person commenting will have just one ballot. Have fun 8) , but hurry up doing it! Read more

“The true leader serves. Serves people. Serves their best interests, and, in so doing will not always be popular, may not always impress. But because true leaders are motivated by loving concern rather than a desire for personal glory, they are willing to pay the price” (John White, Excellence in Leadership). Read more

I’ve finished reading The Heavenly Man. Again, I just want to recommend it to you. There’s an episode from this book that I want to share with you because I think it reflects the effectiveness and living power of the scriptures. Brother Yun was imprisoned yet again for stirring up trouble as a pastor, being accused of being a counter-revolutionary. Because he had tried to escape, they broke both of his legs and left him unattended, causing both of his... Read more