Rain can be seen as a blessing or a curse depending on who is experiencing it and when. Imagine there is a farmer praying for rain because he wants his crops to grow. However, down in the valley, there is… Read More
Good Things about Bad Times, Part 5
The words “Tragedy” and “Triumph” sound similar phonetically, but have completely different meanings. A tragedy is “an event causing great suffering, destruction and distress.” Triumph is “joy or satisfaction resulting from a success or victory.” While being opposite in meaning,… Read More
Good Things About Bad Times, Part 4
Bad times in life are like a Swiss Army Knife – many uses from one source. The problem is that difficulty has a built-in, attention-robbing liability – we fixate on the bad and don’t look for the good. Today, Paul… Read More
Good Things About Bad Times, Part 3
It is obvious that we all enjoy the “good times” of life. Whether it be a day at the beach or full nights rest, we rate times of our lives as “good” when things are going our way. While good… Read More
Good Things About Bad Times, Part 2
There are times in life in which all of us are forced to deal with difficult circumstances. There are very rare moments in which the entire world must face the same struggle as a humanity. We are currently moving through… Read More