by Bruce Peppin | Oct 26, 2016 | Book of Life, Death, Fear of the future, Hope, Ready
The call came unexpectedly in the morning announcing that my dad had hours to live. I was shocked. I had spoken to him on the phone the night before in the hospital. His voice was weak and somewhat strained due to a long battle with pancreatic cancer. But I had no...
by Bruce Peppin | Jul 21, 2016 | Being ready for God's assignment, God's Calling, Hope, Influence, Midlife, Midlife influence, Prayer
I had a friend pose the following question to me: “Can you honestly pray to God saying that you’ll do anything and go anywhere for Him no matter what?” He said that it had taken him a long time to get to that place. But he could honestly mean...
by Bruce Peppin | Jul 7, 2016 | Celebrating Milestones, Expectations, Faith, Fear of the future, God's Call in Midlife, God's Calling, Influence, Midlife, Midlife crisis, Midlife marriage, Regrets
In a conversation recently, a friend made an insightful comment about life from a musical perspective. He said that a “pause” in music is just as important as the notes. It contributes to the the flow of the overall score. I thought that was especially...
by Bruce Peppin | Jun 24, 2016 | Faith, God's Call in Midlife, Hope, Midlife, Midlife crisis, Ready
Do you tend to play it safe and avoid risk? I know I do. It’s something I’m trying to change. I’m not talking about common sense things like not wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle or doing a cannonball off the roof of your house into a pool. I...
by Bruce Peppin | Jun 14, 2016 | Faith, Fear of the future, Finances, Hope, Midlife hope, Midlife marriage, Prayer, Regrets
Do you ever feel like you are scanning the horizon for an answer from God? I sure do! We live with so many uncertainties today that getting an answer from heaven is at a premium. What about my health problems…unemployment…financial worries…marriage...
