When we are in the midst of a problem or storm, it is very important for us to step back from the problem and get our perspective on it so that we can get through the problem.

Have you ever heard the expression, “You can’t see the forest for the tree!”  When we are standing right in front of a tree, especially if it is a Sequoia

What does Memorial Day mean to you?

For those who have not been directly touched by the death of a loved one in service – a husband, a son, a daughter, a brother, a father, a sister-in-law, a nephew, a cousin – it is easy to see Memorial Day as a holiday weekend to spend with friends and family BBQing and hanging out at the pool. And, Yes! An off day from work!

For others, Memorial Day is a reminder of the Ultimate Sacrifice! It is a reminder of the precious freedoms

We all experience things that happen to us, on a daily basis even, that are far less than desirable. We need to “learn” to turn the situation around from bad to good. I say “learn” because it takes practice to form a habit. We need to get to the place when something goes very wrong for us, immediately we think of asking God to do a “turnabout.” We also need to look for OPPORTUNITY in the bad situation.

Wouldn’t you love it if every time something bad happened, all you had to say was a “magic word” and your bad situation would some how work out for your good instead?