What God Loves
We start with Jesus’ words which I assume point to the things important to God. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not…
Denise
A Delightful Child
My parents were blue collar people. They both graduated from high school and my mother began working as a bookkeeper. My father went into business with his father-in-law running a small trucking company. After my grandfather died, dad took over…
My Transformation
The greatest transformation in my life began when God called me to join the Peace Corps at age 40. Working as a programmer for an insurance company was becoming mundane. So, during work I often searched the internet for alternatives.…
My First Encounter with God
As a two or three year-old, I slept in a room by myself. Early one morning, I lay in bed and saw this amazing light coming through the window. I climbed out of bed and pushed a chair against the…
My Father’s Cancer
Dad, Mom, Theresa, John, before I was born. Dad and Theresa, early in his marriage. Mom, Dad, me, and Russ in the back. On vacation in Gatlinburg. My Father’s Cancer changed my life in many ways. It began 1971, when…
Chapter 6 – A Life of Generosity
The billionaire philanthropist Charles F. Feeney said, “I want the last check I write to bounce.” He made his money in duty free shopping. He began giving money away in 1984 and by 2016 he has given 8 billion to…
Chapter 5 – Compassion
The author tells the story of Sylvie de Toledo. Her sister died of a drug overdose leaving a young son behind. Sylvie’s parents decided to raise their grandson. This was difficult and challenging for the older couple to put their…
Chapter 4 – A Life of Endurance
We all face problems in life. Some a painful but short lived such as a car wreck or the flu. Other are long lasting such as cancer, broken relationships, or financial strains. These problems are more difficult because they require…
Chapter 3 – A Life of Peace
Dr. Jerimiah, the author of A Life Beyond Amazing, was in New York for a conference as he wrote this chapter on peace. He and his wife stayed in a hotel near Times Square and he drove an hour to…
Chapter 2 – A Life of Joy
Gretchen Rubin wrote a book titled The Happiness Project. She lived a life of comfort with family, friends, a successful career, and good health. But she felt angry, insecure, and guilt-ridden. Her life lacked happiness. She decided to spend a…